democratize
/di'mɔkrətaiz/
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Definition
Verb (transitive):
- To introduce democratic principles, processes, or reforms into a system, organization, or nation.
- To make something accessible or available to a broader population, not just a privileged few.
Verb (intransitive):
- To become democratic in nature or form.
Usage and Examples
- Transitive Verb:
- The new leader promised to democratize the country's political system.
- The internet has helped to democratize access to information.
- Intransitive Verb:
- As the nation developed, it began to democratize and grant more rights to its citizens.
Advanced Usage
- "Democratize decision-making": To involve more people in the process of making decisions, distributing power more widely.
- The company aims to democratize decision-making by including junior staff in strategy meetings.
- "Democratize technology": To make advanced technology affordable and usable for the general public.
- The goal of the initiative is to democratize technology in rural areas.
Variants and Related Words
- Democratization (noun): The process of making something democratic.
- The democratization of education is a key goal for many governments.
- Democratic (adjective): Based on the principles of democracy.
- They live in a democratic society.
Synonyms
- Liberalize: To make a system more open and free.
- Equalize: To make things more equal in status or opportunity.
Antonyms
- Centralize: To concentrate control under a single authority.
- Restrict: To limit access or participation.
Related Phrases and Concepts
- "Democratize finance": A modern concept referring to making financial tools and investments accessible to ordinary people, not just institutions.
- New apps seek to democratize finance by allowing small-scale investing.
- "Democratize data": The movement to make data sets freely available for public use and analysis.
- The policy aims to democratize data to spur innovation.
Verb
- introduce democratic reforms; of nations
- become (more) democratic; of nations