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◇ Something that is concentrated in a specified place is mainly found in that place.

The population is concentrated near the coast. [=most of the population is near the coast]

Wealth is concentrated in the cities. [=most of the wealthy people live in the cities]

Power was concentrated in the hands of a few rich men. [=a few rich men had most of the power]

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