democratize

[ dih-mok-ruh-tahyz ]

verb (used with or without object)

, de·moc·ra·tized, de·moc·ra·tiz·ing.

1. to make or become democratic.

democratize

/ dɪˈmɒkrəˌtaɪz /

verb

1. tr to make democratic

Derived Forms

• deˌmocratiˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• de·mocra·ti·zation noun
• de·mocra·tizer noun
• de-de·mocra·ti·zation noun
• de-de·mocra·tize verb dedemocratized dedemocratizing
• rede·mocra·ti·zation noun
• rede·mocra·tize verb redemocratized redemocratizing
• unde·mocra·ti·zation noun
• unde·mocra·tize verb (used with object) undemocratized undemocratizing

Word History and Origins

Origin of democratize¹

1790–1800; < French démocratiser, equivalent to démocrate democrat + -iser -ize

Example Sentences

"It has this feel that you are democratizing status in some way. People are taking everyday, relatively accessible items and creating status for them."

From Salon

In other words, the average person is overall better off in a highly democratized state than even the most privileged cronies in a dictatorship.

From Salon

“This technology is going to democratize things in a way,” Nitta said.

From Los Angeles Times

Creators have been able to democratize the idea of celebrity and influence, so it’s only natural that the White House wants to strengthen their connections to this important community.

From Los Angeles Times

To stave off future conflicts like the one in Chicago, Humphrey personally supported reforms that democratized the primaries and convention to ensure they would be more representative in the future.

From Salon

Related Words

• adjust
• even up