Meaning & use
democratize
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To make something accessible to ordinary people rather than restricted to an elite few.
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Cheap smartphones have democratized access to information across the developing world.
Online courses have democratized higher education for people who can't afford college.
A note on using this word
Often used metaphorically about technology, education, or culture, rather than literal politics.
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