democratization

English

noun
Definitions
  • The introduction of democracy, its functions or principles, to an area or country which did not have democracy previously.
  • The spread of democracy as a concept.
  • The making more democratic of a political system.

Etymology

Suffix from English democratize.

Origin

English

democratize

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