Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

democratization

/dɪˌmɑkɹətəˈzeɪʃən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.77 in modern English

Syllables
de-moc-ra-ti-za-tion
IPA
/dɪˌmɑkɹətəˈzeɪʃən/
29
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
6
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The introduction of democracy, its functions or principles, to an area or country which did not have democracy previously.

Uncountable

noun

The spread of democracy as a concept.

Uncountable

noun

The making more democratic of a political system.

Uncountable

noun

The broadening of access to something, especially for the sake of egalitarianism.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From democratiz(e) + -ation or democrat(ic) + -ization.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /dɪˌmɑkɹətəˈzeɪʃən/
  • British English: /dɪˌmɒkɹətaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Usage

Inflected Forms

democratizations (plural) democratisation (alternative)

Derived Forms

redemocratization

Synonyms

democratisation

Rhymes With

information education situation population station association administration operation organization nation location application

Questions

How do you pronounce democratization?
The recorded pronunciation is /dɪˌmɑkɹətəˈzeɪʃən/.
What does democratization mean?
The introduction of democracy, its functions or principles, to an area or country which did not have democracy previously.
Where does democratization come from?
From democratiz(e) + -ation or democrat(ic) + -ization.

How to pronounce democratization

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