democratize

verb

de·​moc·​ra·​tize di-ˈmä-krə-ˌtīz How to pronounce democratize (audio)
democratized; democratizing
Synonyms of democratizenext
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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Kinexx isn’t just gatekeeping this real estate play to private equity, intentionally democratizing access to capital. Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026 These diffused, more affordable capsule collections have largely been pitched as a way to democratize fashion, bringing otherwise unattainable products to the everyday consumer. Sophie Benson, Vogue, 28 May 2026 The Fiat Topolino, a quadricycle designed to democratize urban mobility; 3D printed pasta for Barilla, and a self-balancing electric wheelchair named Genny Zero were among the future-defining creations that topped the Compasso d’Oro 2026 awards on Friday. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 May 2026 Allen said the era of the internet and streaming has democratized the type of voices that can find success. Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 22 May 2026 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. 2026.

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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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