democratize
UK: /dɪˈmɒk.rə.taɪz/ | US: /dɪˈmɑː.krə.taɪz/
vt. To make something accessible or available to everyone, often by removing restrictions or elitism.
vt. To introduce democratic principles into a system or organization.
democratize = demo<people> + crat<rule> + ize<verb suffix>
- demo (from Greek dēmos, "people"): Refers to the populace or common citizens.
- crat (from Greek kratos, "power/rule"): Denotes governance or authority.
- ize (verb-forming suffix): Indicates the act of making or transforming.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Greek dēmokratia ("rule by the people"), combining dēmos and kratos. The suffix -ize was added in English (via Latin -izare) to form a verb meaning "to make democratic." The term reflects the spread of democratic ideals from political systems to broader contexts (e.g., technology, education).
The internet helped democratize access to information globally.
The company aims to democratize financial services for low-income communities.
Reforms were introduced to democratize the university's decision-making process.
Open-source software democratizes innovation by allowing collaborative development.
The movement sought to democratize art by making it free to the public.