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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While this has democratized access to coaching, it’s also diluted the field. Vince Molinaro, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 The idea of democratizing filmmaking through AI may sound good in theory. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025 The delivery was possible thanks to a partnership with Aloft, a nonprofit organization that supports the next generation of aviators and works to democratize access for aspiring young pilots. Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 May 2025 This is how Kid Laboratories stays true to its mission to democratize quality education for the next generation of thinkers and leaders. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 22 May 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 2 Jun. 2025.

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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