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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Ultra-cheap travel doesn't democratize experiences. Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026 Adherents say these platforms remove social friction and help democratize wine. Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026 Founded in 2018, the nonprofit seeks to democratize creative opportunity and reimagine community theater by presenting a monthly showcase of three 12-minute plays, all written, developed and performed within that same four-week cycle. Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026 By making advanced chemical modeling more accessible, these tools will democratize discovery and empower a broader community of scientists to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in health, energy, and sustainability. Chi Chen, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Mar. 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 12 Mar. 2026.

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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