To make something democratic or to convert a system to be governed by and for ordinary people (American spelling).
From Greek demokratia (people-rule) + -ize (to make or become). The -ize suffix comes from Greek and is the American standard, while -ise is British.
The verb 'democratize' reveals an optimistic belief built into English—that things can *become* more democratic, which is why tech companies say they're 'democratizing' tools when making them cheaper and easier for everyone.
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