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
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Platforms like SoundCloud have democratized music production, allowing emerging artists to build on the decades of innovations that preceded them. Joycelyn Wilson, The Conversation, 30 Jan. 2025 This development not only democratizes access to advanced AI tools but also fosters an environment where innovation can thrive across disciplines. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 29 Jan. 2025 The goal is to democratize theatrical distribution and to enable more movies to get extensive releases in cinemas. Brent Lang, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025 This automation enhances efficiency and democratizes access to financial opportunities, making sophisticated market tools available to a broader audience. Michele Zanello, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for democratize 

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of democratize was in 1794

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“Democratize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/democratize. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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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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