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Definition of democratize

democratize

/dɪˈmɑː.krə.taɪz/
(UK: democratise)
de · moc · ra · tize
Adverb:democratically
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Adjective:democratic
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Past Simple:democratized
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Past Participle:democratized
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Present Participle:democratizing
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democratize Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To make something, such as technology, education, or a luxury good, accessible and affordable to everyone rather than a privileged few.

Example

"Cloud computing has begun to democratize access to advanced data analytics for small businesses."

2

To introduce a democratic system or democratic principles to a country, organization, or institution, or to become democratic.

Example

"The constitutional reforms helped to democratize the country's political institutions over several decades."

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• Rhymes for democratize

• Nearby Words

democratic republic of the congo
democratically
democratization
democratize
democratizer
demographic
demographically

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century during the French Revolution from French démocratiser, ultimately derived from Ancient Greek dēmokratia, combining dēmos ('the common people') and kratos ('rule, strength').

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