democratization
English
noun
Definitions
- 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.
Etymology
Suffix from English democratize.
Origin
English
democratize
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Cognates and derived terms
- democratizable English
- democratize English
- democratizer English
- redemocratization English
- redemocratize English
- undemocratize English
- démocratiser French