English Explanatory Dictionary

democratize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make democratic.
  2. To broaden access to (something), especially for the sake of egalitarianism.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈmɒkɹətaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-democratize.wav

Word forms

democratize democratizes democratizing democratized democratise

Etymology

From French démocratiser, equivalent to democrat + -ize.

Derived words

democratizable democratization democratizer redemocratize undemocratize undemocratized
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