democratization
/dɛmɑkɹətaɪːˈzɛɪːʃən/
democratization means the introduction of democracy, its functions or principles, to an area or country which did not have democracy previously. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 76 out of 100.
democratization is pronounced /dɛmɑkɹətaɪːˈzɛɪːʃən/.
Etymology
From democratiz(e) + -ation or democrat + -ization.
noun
- The introduction of democracy, its functions or principles, to an area or country which did not have democracy previously.
- The spread of democracy as a concept.
- The making more democratic of a political system.“Autocratization is more prevalent than democratization in every region of the world.”
- The broadening of access to something, especially for the sake of egalitarianism.