democratization
noun
Simple meaning
The broadening of access to something.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
dɪmɑkɹətəˈzeɪʃən
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Definition
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noun
strictly
The introduction of democracy, its functions or principles, to an area or country which did not have democracy previously.
strictly
The action of making something democratic
strictly
The making more democratic of a political system.
strictly
The spread of democracy as a concept.
loosely
The broadening of access to something, especially for the sake of egalitarianism.
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Characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality.
In a democratic manner.
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Sense: introduction of democracy or its functions or principles
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