democratize
verb
de·moc·ra·tize di-ˈmä-krə-ˌtīz 
democratized; democratizing
transitive verb
: to make democratic
democratization
di-ˌmä-krə-tə-ˈzā-shən
noun democratizer
di-ˈmä-krə-ˌtī-zər
noun 
Example Sentences
Community leaders have had some success in democratizing the organization. There is internal pressure on the government to democratize. The magazine's goal is to democratize art. an effort to democratize politics
Recent Examples on the Web In 2006, Benyamina launched the 1000 Visages (1000 Faces) initiative to help democratize access to the film world by offering underprivileged youths a series of artistic residencies and workshops. 
Ben Croll, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022 To bridge perception gaps and bring people together, give your customer success team the tools to unify and democratize customer information across the organization. You Mon Tsang, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 Or does the model democratize outdoor gear by giving consumers affordable, basic options—and offering scrappy entrepreneurs a low-investment way to get in the game? Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2019 In this fragmented space, open banking could be just what the industry needs to standardize and democratize access to financial accounts, foster new partnerships between banks and fintechs, and deliver innovative services and partnerships. Romi Stein, Forbes, 9 June 2022 The bill also provides Project Labor Agreements for the construction of clean energy projects, and would democratize the process by which NYPA approves and locates new projects. Kate Aronoff, The New Republic, 2 June 2022 Medical schools and health care institutions must do everything in their power to sustain innovation, keep it running, and democratize the process. Marc Succi, STAT, 24 May 2022 This year is the 40th anniversary of Music Day, which was started by Jack Lang, France’s culture minister, to democratize access to musical performances and encourage people to discover new musical genres. Annabelle Timsit, Washington Post, 21 June 2022 Besides benefits, an important driver is that low-code platforms democratize programming. Peter Bendor-samuel, Forbes, 8 June 2022 See More
Ben Croll, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022 To bridge perception gaps and bring people together, give your customer success team the tools to unify and democratize customer information across the organization. You Mon Tsang, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 Or does the model democratize outdoor gear by giving consumers affordable, basic options—and offering scrappy entrepreneurs a low-investment way to get in the game? Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2019 In this fragmented space, open banking could be just what the industry needs to standardize and democratize access to financial accounts, foster new partnerships between banks and fintechs, and deliver innovative services and partnerships. Romi Stein, Forbes, 9 June 2022 The bill also provides Project Labor Agreements for the construction of clean energy projects, and would democratize the process by which NYPA approves and locates new projects. Kate Aronoff, The New Republic, 2 June 2022 Medical schools and health care institutions must do everything in their power to sustain innovation, keep it running, and democratize the process. Marc Succi, STAT, 24 May 2022 This year is the 40th anniversary of Music Day, which was started by Jack Lang, France’s culture minister, to democratize access to musical performances and encourage people to discover new musical genres. Annabelle Timsit, Washington Post, 21 June 2022 Besides benefits, an important driver is that low-code platforms democratize programming. Peter Bendor-samuel, Forbes, 8 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
borrowed from French démocratiser, from démocratie democracy + -iser -ize
First Known Use
1798, in the meaning defined above
democratize
verb
as in to standardize
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- standardize
- normalize
- equalize
- homogenize
- regularize
- adjust
- even
- balance
- equate
- compensate
- level
- equilibrate
- accommodate
- counterbalance
- fit
- equipoise
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- disequilibrate
- get one's facts straight
- get one's feet wet
- get one's foot in the door
- get one's goat
- get one's hands off
- get one's hands off of
- get one's hands on
- get one's head on right
- get one's head on straight
- get one's head round
- get one's head screwed on right
- get one's head screwed on straight
- get one's hopes up
- get one's jollies
- get one's kicks
- get one's kicks (from)
- get one's kicks from
- get one's kit off
- get one's knickers in a twist
- get one's leg over
- get one's life back together
- get one's life together
- get one's man
- get one's mind off
- get one's name from