democratization
/di,mɔkrətai'zeiʃn/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The process of making something democratic: "Democratization" refers to the action or process of introducing democratic principles, systems, or practices into a government, organization, or other sphere.
- The spread of democratic governance: It can also describe the broader historical or global trend toward establishing democratic political systems.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The democratization of the country was a long and difficult process.
- Technological advances have contributed to the democratization of information.
- Scholars study the factors that lead to the democratization of authoritarian regimes.
Advanced Usage
- "Waves of democratization": A historical term referring to periods when many nations transition to democracy simultaneously.
- The third wave of democratization began in the 1970s.
- "Democratic backsliding": This is a related concept, often discussed in contrast to democratization, referring to the decline of democratic qualities.
Variants and Related Words
- Democratize (verb): To make something democratic.
- The new law aims to democratize access to education.
- Democracy (noun): A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.
- Democratic (adjective): Relating to or supporting democracy.
Synonyms
- Liberalization: The process of making something less strict, often in political contexts.
- Political reform: Changes made to a political system to improve it.
Related Phrases
- Democratization of knowledge: The process of making knowledge accessible to all people.
- The internet has led to a democratization of knowledge.
- Democratization of technology: Making advanced technology available and usable for the general public.
Noun
- the action of making something democratic