democratization
nounUK /dɪˌmɒkɹətaɪˈzeɪʃən/ · US /dɪˌmɑkɹətəˈzeɪʃən/
Etymology From democratiz(e) + -ation or democrat + -ization.
1
Usually The introduction of democracy, its functions or principles, to an area or country which did not have democracy previously.
2
Usually The spread of democracy as a concept.
3
Usually The making more democratic of a political system.
- Autocratization is more prevalent than democratization in every region of the world.2026, “Unraveling The Democratic Era?”, in V-Dem Institute, archived from the original on 17 Mar 2026, page 19:
4
Broadly, Usually The broadening of access to something, especially for the sake of egalitarianism.
- Derived terms
- redemocratization