democratize

verb

de·​moc·​ra·​tize di-ˈmä-krə-ˌtīz How to pronounce democratize (audio)
democratized; democratizing
democratization noun
democratizer noun

Examples of democratize in a Sentence

Community leaders have had some success in democratizing the organization. There is internal pressure on the government to democratize. The magazine's goal is to democratize art. an effort to democratize politics
Recent Examples on the Web With a clear vision to give all people the opportunity to fly, Viva Aerobus has democratized the airline industry with the lowest fares in Mexico and the lowest cost structure in America, making their flights the best value offer. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2024 After World War II, the Olympics were commercialized and then democratized, which led to more people without large amounts of wealth being able to participate. Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 May 2024 Life focused democratizing wellness in the same way that Whole Foods gave consumers access to more natural and gourmet food. Diane Brady, Fortune, 21 May 2024 Other goals are to democratize public housing authorities, create co-op housing models and help tenants have more power in negotiating rent and lease terms. Lisa Vernon Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for democratize 

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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French démocratiser, from démocratie democracy + -iser -ize

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of democratize was in 1798

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Cite this Entry

“Democratize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/democratize. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

democratize

verb
de·​moc·​ra·​tize di-ˈmäk-rə-ˌtīz How to pronounce democratize (audio)
democratized; democratizing
: to make democratic
democratization noun

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