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

“Walmart is on a mission to democratize fashion,” the company said this month in a news release announcing the tour, which began in Chicago and will make its way around the country through October, with two pop-ups in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

“Then the question becomes: Do you want to live next to a failed state ruled by gangs like Haiti, or do you want South Korea to take the initiative, steer the region toward stability and eventually democratize and reunify with the North?”

From Los Angeles Times

“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

“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

Related Words

• adjust
• even up