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Vinony

democratization

noun

  1. process of increasing democracy
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /dɛmɑkɹətaɪːˈzɛɪːʃən/

noun

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

  1. 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. The broadening of access to something, especially for the sake of egalitarianism.