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Democratize: meaning, definitions and examples

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democratize

 

[ dɪˈmɒkrəˌtaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

political context

To democratize means to make a society, organization, or system more democratic. This involves implementing policies and practices that encourage participation, representation, and equal rights for all individuals. It seeks to reduce authoritarian structures and promote transparency and accountability. The process of democratization often includes reforms that empower citizens and expand their involvement in the political process.

Synonyms

diversify, equalize, liberalize, open up

Examples of usage

  • Efforts to democratize the political system are underway.
  • The organization aims to democratize access to education.
  • Activists worked tirelessly to democratize the decision-making process.

Translations

Translations of the word "democratize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 democratizar

🇮🇳 लोकतांत्रिक बनाना

🇩🇪 demokratisieren

🇮🇩 mendemokratisasi

🇺🇦 демократизувати

🇵🇱 demokratyzować

🇯🇵 民主化する

🇫🇷 démocratiser

🇪🇸 democratizar

🇹🇷 demokratikleştirmek

🇰🇷 민주화하다

🇸🇦 دمقرطة

🇨🇿 demokratizovat

🇸🇰 demokratizovať

🇨🇳 民主化

🇸🇮 demokratizirati

🇮🇸 lýðræðisvæða

🇰🇿 демократияландыру

🇬🇪 დემოკრატიზაცია

🇦🇿 demokratikləşdirmək

🇲🇽 democratizar

Etymology

The term 'democratize' derives from the root word 'democracy', which comes from the Ancient Greek 'dēmokratía', a compound of 'dēmos' meaning 'people' and 'kratos' meaning 'power' or 'rule'. The concept of democracy dates back to ancient Athens around the 5th century BCE, where citizens participated directly in decision-making. The term has evolved over time, especially during the Enlightenment, when ideas about individual rights and governance by the people gained prominence. 'Democratize' emerged in the late 19th to early 20th century as societies began to grapple with the implications of expanding suffrage and civic participation. In modern contexts, democratization refers to the processes through which political systems become more inclusive and representative, often in societies transitioning from authoritarian rule. The term has been widely used in discussions about global political reforms, emphasizing the significance of citizen engagement and equitable representation.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,732 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.