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Definition of democratization

democratization

/dɪˌmɑː.krə.t̬əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: democratisation)
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Adverb:democratically
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Plural:democratizations
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Adjective:democratic
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democratization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action or process of transitioning a political regime, society, or institution to a democratic system of governance.

Example

"The peaceful democratization of the country was marked by free elections and constitutional reforms."

2

The act of making a resource, technology, or opportunity accessible to the general public rather than a privileged few.

Example

"The internet has led to the rapid democratization of information and higher education."

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• Rhymes for democratization

• Nearby Words

democratic
democratic republic of the congo
democratically
democratization
democratize
democratizer
demographic

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century from 'democratize' plus the noun suffix '-ation', ultimately tracing back to the Ancient Greek 'dēmokratia', from 'dēmos' (the common people) and 'kratos' (rule or strength).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Democratization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/democratization
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