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democratization

Democratization (noun) means the introduction of democracy, its functions or principles, to an area or country which did not have democracy previously.

noun
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.
4
The broadening of access to something, especially for the sake of egalitarianism.
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Etymology

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

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What is the meaning of democratization?

"democratization" (noun) means the introduction of democracy, its functions or principles, to an area or country which did not have democracy previously.

What are the different meanings of democratization?

"democratization" has 3 main meanings: 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.

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