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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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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

It was the driving force behind the democratization of most of Europe in the 19th century, as nationalist movements fought for freedom from autocratic empires.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

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