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Word

democratization

Phoneticsde·moc·ra·ti·za·tion

/dɪˌmɑkɹətəˈzeɪʃən/

UK spelling · democratisation

Definition

n. the process of making something more open and fair for everyone to use or join. It often refers to giving more power to the public in a government or business.

n. the process of increasing the accessibility and inclusivity of a system, process, or resource. Often describes the expansion of political rights or the decentralization of power within an organization.

Examples

“The democratization of the internet allows anyone to share their ideas.”

“The democratization of financial services through mobile apps has helped millions of people in rural areas open their first bank accounts.”

“Scholars argue that the democratization of information has fundamentally altered the way citizens engage with their governments, though it has also introduced new challenges regarding the accuracy of public discourse.”

Examples

simple

“The democratization of the internet allows anyone to share their ideas.”

contextual

“The democratization of financial services through mobile apps has helped millions of people in rural areas open their first bank accounts.”

complex

“Scholars argue that the democratization of information has fundamentally altered the way citizens engage with their governments, though it has also introduced new challenges regarding the accuracy of public discourse.”

Real-World Examples

“They show that the promise of democratization has been unevenly fulfilled.”
Phys.org · 11 Aug 2026

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