noun
democratization
Democratization (noun) means the process of bringing democracy, and its principles, to a country or region that lacked it before.
noun
1
The process of bringing democracy, and its principles, to a country or region that lacked it before.
2
The way democracy spreads and becomes more widely accepted as an idea.
3
The process of making a political system more democratic.
"Autocratization is more prevalent than democratization in every region of the world."
— “Unraveling The Democratic Era?”, Unraveling The Democratic Era? (2026)
4
The opening up of something so that more people can take part, usually in the name of fairness.
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Etymology
Formed from democratiz(e) and -ation, or from democrat(ic) and -ization.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for democratization
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of democratization?
"democratization" (noun) means the process of bringing democracy, and its principles, to a country or region that lacked it before.
What is another word for democratization?
Other words for "democratization" include democratisation.
What are the different meanings of democratization?
"democratization" has 3 main meanings: 1. The process of bringing democracy, and its principles, to a country or region that lacked it before; 2. The way democracy spreads and becomes more widely accepted as an idea; 3. The process of making a political system more democratic.
