democratize

/dɪˈmɑkrəˌtaɪz/
verb
  1. To make a system, organization, or country more democratic, especially by giving people more power to vote or participate.
    • The principal decided to democratize the school by creating a student council.
    • Activists worked to democratize the government after years of one-party rule.
    • The new law aims to democratize the election process by allowing more people to vote.
  2. To make something accessible or available to everyone, not just a privileged few.
    • Online courses have helped democratize education for students around the world.
    • The invention of the printing press helped democratize knowledge in Europe.
    • Streaming services have democratized access to movies and music.
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