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democratization

American  
[di-mah-kruh-tahy-zay-shuhn] / dɪˌmɑ krə taɪˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. the process of causing or reforming something to be governed by the principles of democracy.


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“The democratization of investing, the access to information on investing for beginners or investing for people who don’t have a lot of capital” is shifting how young people are pursuing financial independence, Jain told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026

A century ago, the democratization of poetry was only a dream.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026

One way prediction markets resemble the old bucket shops is in the democratization of trading.

From Barron's ● Apr. 7, 2026

The democratization of Bible reading, a process begun by Martin Luther in Germany, became a potent force of liberation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026

There can be no democratization which excludes women and no safe or sound democracy which is not based upon an educated, intelligent electorate.

From The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume VI by Ida Husted Harper

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