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
Recent Examples on the Web By embracing inclusion, prioritizing genuine representation, and adopting a global, social-justice mindset, this dynamic collective is democratizing fashion like never before. Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024 That term refers to the phenomenon where countries that had been democratizing reverse course and return to autocratic tendencies. Dominic Pino, National Review, 9 Sep. 2024 This latest telescope addresses the traditional barriers of cost and complexity, offering a transformative tool that democratizes access to the night sky for all. Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2024 It is often viewed as a way to democratize the traditional financial markets. Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for democratize 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Democratize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/democratize. Accessed 4 Oct. 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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