democratize

verb

de·​moc·​ra·​tize di-ˈmä-krə-ˌtīz How to pronounce democratize (audio)
democratized; democratizing
democratization noun
democratizer noun

Examples of democratize in a Sentence

Community leaders have had some success in democratizing the organization. There is internal pressure on the government to democratize. The magazine's goal is to democratize art. an effort to democratize politics
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The Story of Lica World Lica World started with a vision: to democratize video production. Melissa Houston, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 From the impactful role of creativity in shaping personal and collective styles to democratizing luxury for the younger generation, Coin’s reflections offer a unique perspective on the industry’s ever-evolving landscape. WWD, 21 Nov. 2024 Trump may focus more on migration than trying to democratize the government. Carmen Sesin, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024 The potential for decentralized systems to democratize finance and break down traditional barriers aligns with my values of fairness and innovation. Benedetto Biondi, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for democratize 

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French démocratiser, from démocratie democracy + -iser -ize

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of democratize was in 1794

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“Democratize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/democratize. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

democratize

verb
de·​moc·​ra·​tize di-ˈmäk-rə-ˌtīz How to pronounce democratize (audio)
democratized; democratizing
: to make democratic
democratization noun

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