democratise
Translation
to democratize
Examples
The aim was to democratise the country.
The aim was to democratize the country.
Technology can democratise access to information.
Technology can democratize access to information.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) democratic. Technology can democratize access to information.
Similar Words
Synonyms: popularize, liberalize; Antonyms: centralize, tyrannize
Etymology
From 'democrat' + the verb-forming suffix '-ize', meaning 'to make democratic'.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ize' (or '-ise' in UK English) means 'to make' or 'to become', as in 'modernize'.