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democratization

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

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 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

This democratization has been driven largely by industrialization and the diversification of distribution channels, which have reshaped the availability and affordability of these products.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025

Student self-government is only one evidence of the democratization that has taken place in the administration of the college during the past two decades.

From College Teaching Studies in Methods of Teaching in the College by Klapper, Paul