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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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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

With an eye toward democratization, Thursday morning’s Oscar nominations painted a similar picture, as Academy voters fell more closely in line with wider viewing audiences over insider pundits.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

If democratization be synonymous with anglicization, Ireland begs to be excused.

From The Sacred Egoism of Sinn Féin by Boyd, Ernest Augustus

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