What does "democratization" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "democratization"?

Common synonyms include: democratisation.

Pronounced //dɛmɑkɹətaɪːˈzɛɪːʃən//.

//dɛmɑkɹətaɪːˈzɛɪːʃən// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
The introduction of democracy, its functions or principles, to an area or country which did not have democracy previously. uncountable, usually
2
the action of making something democratic wordnet
3
The spread of democracy as a concept. uncountable, usually
4
The making more democratic of a political system. uncountable, usually
5
The broadening of access to something, especially for the sake of egalitarianism. broadly, uncountable, usually