democratization

noun
/dɛmɑkɹətaɪːˈzɛɪːʃən/US

Etymology

From democratiz(e) + -ation or democrat + -ization.

  1. derived from démocratiser
  2. suffixed as democratization — “democratize + -ation

Definitions

  1. The introduction of democracy, its functions or principles, to an area or country which…

    The introduction of democracy, its functions or principles, to an area or country which did not have democracy previously.

  2. The spread of democracy as a concept.

  3. The making more democratic of a political system.

    • Autocratization is more prevalent than democratization in every region of the world.
  4. + 1 more definition
    1. The broadening of access to something, especially for the sake of egalitarianism.

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