democratize (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /dɪˈmɒkrətaɪz/
Definition
To make something accessible to everyone, regardless of social class, wealth, or other factors, often by removing restrictions or distributing control.
Examples
The internet has helped to democratize information.
Many believe that online learning can democratize education.
The goal is to democratize the political process so that more people can participate.
How to Use democratize
- democratize access to (prepositional phrase)
- To make access to something available to more people. — "The library's online catalog helps to democratize access to its vast collection."
- democratize something (collocation)
- To make a specific thing (like information, education, or power) available to everyone. — "The organization works to democratize healthcare services in underserved communities."
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