democratization
gb/dɪmˌɑkɹətəzˈeɪʃən/ us/dɪmˌɑkɹətəzˈeɪʃən/
C1
Englanti
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
Substantiivi
formal
C1
process
1
shift toward democratic government
the process of making a country or government more democratic
Käyttömalli:
democratization of [a country/government/political system]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Do not confuse democratization with democracy: democracy is the system; democratization is the process of moving toward it. British spelling: democratisation.
Synonyymit
democratic transition (more specifically a change from authoritarian rule to democracy)
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democratic reform (emphasizes laws and institutions being changed)
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political liberalization (can mean increased political freedom without full democracy)
Antonyymit
autocratization (the process of becoming more authoritarian)
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authoritarian consolidation (the strengthening of non-democratic rule)
Kollokaatiot
political democratization
|gradual democratization
|rapid democratization
|democratization process
|democratization efforts
|promote democratization
|support democratization
|hinder democratization
|postwar democratization
|waves of democratization
Teemat
politics
|government
|society
|history
Esimerkit
- The fall of the military regime opened the way for democratization.
- International observers saw independent courts as essential to the country's democratization.
- Protests, new parties, and constitutional reforms all shaped the democratization process.
Oppijaesimerkit
- The country began democratization after the election.
- Free newspapers helped democratization.
Substantiivi
formal
C1
process
2
wider public access
the process of making something available to many more people
Käyttömalli:
democratization of [information/technology/education/finance/access]
Tyypillinen virhe:
This use does not necessarily involve politics; it often means making something cheaper, easier, or more widely available.
Synonyymit
popularization (emphasizes becoming widely known or used)
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broadening access (plainer and less formal)
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opening up (more informal; stresses removing barriers)
Antonyymit
exclusivity (access is limited to a select group)
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elitism (advantages are kept for a privileged minority)
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gatekeeping (access is controlled by intermediaries or authorities)
Kollokaatiot
democratization of technology
|democratization of knowledge
|democratization of information
|democratization of culture
|democratization of finance
|democratization of education
|democratization of AI
|data democratization
|digital democratization
|drive the democratization of
Teemat
society
|technology
|education
|business
|culture
Esimerkit
- Cheap smartphones led to the democratization of photography.
- Open-source software has contributed to the democratization of advanced computing tools.
- Many museums see online archives as part of the democratization of culture.
Oppijaesimerkit
- The internet helped the democratization of information.
- Low prices can support the democratization of technology.
Substantiivi
formal
C1
process
3
more participatory institutions
the process of making an organization more open and participatory
Käyttömalli:
democratization of [an organization/institution/workplace/decision-making]
Tyypillinen virhe:
In this context it means sharing power or decision-making, not simply asking people for opinions.
Synonyymit
participatory reform (emphasizes giving people a role in decisions)
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power sharing (emphasizes distributing authority among more people)
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decentralization (moves authority away from a center, but is not always democratic)
Antonyymit
centralization (decision-making is concentrated in one place or group)
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top-down control (leaders make decisions with little participation from others)
Kollokaatiot
workplace democratization
|institutional democratization
|organizational democratization
|internal democratization
|democratization of decision-making
|democratization of governance
|grassroots democratization
|participatory democratization
Teemat
organizations
|work
|education
|society
|management
Esimerkit
- The cooperative model aimed at the democratization of workplace decisions.
- Students called for the democratization of university governance.
- The reforms promised local communities a greater role in planning, but the democratization was uneven.
Oppijaesimerkit
- The school wants democratization of its decision-making.
- Workers asked for more democratization in the company.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
democratization
IPA
GB/dɪmˌɑkɹətəzˈeɪʃən/
US/dɪmˌɑkɹətəzˈeɪʃən/
Tavut ja painotus
demo - crat - iz - a - tion (5 tavua)
Stress on 5th syllable (tion)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: democratization
- Plural: democratization
Ilmaukset
data democratization
1/dˈætə dɪmˌɑkɹətəzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
business
organization-wide data access
letting more workers access and use data
Esimerkit
- The company invested in data democratization so that sales teams could build their own reports.
- Without training and privacy rules, data democratization can create confusion and risk.
democratization of ai
1/dɪmˌɑkɹətəzˈeɪʃən əv ˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
technical
wider access to AI tools
making AI tools easy for many people to use
Esimerkit
- No-code tools have become central to the democratization of AI.
- The democratization of AI raises questions about bias, safety, and job skills.
democratization of education
1/dɪmˌɑkɹətəzˈeɪʃən əv ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
wider access to education
making education available to more people
Esimerkit
- The growth of online courses has contributed to the democratization of education.
- The university described its scholarship program as a step toward the democratization of education.
democratization of finance
1/dɪmˌɑkɹətəzˈeɪʃən əv fɪnˈæns/
fixed phrase
business
wider access to finance
making financial services and investing easier for ordinary people to use
Esimerkit
- Trading apps are often presented as part of the democratization of finance.
- Critics say the democratization of finance can expose inexperienced investors to serious risk.
democratization of knowledge
1/dɪmˌɑkɹətəzˈeɪʃən əv nˈɑlɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
formal
open access to knowledge
making knowledge available to everyone
Esimerkit
- Public libraries were early engines of the democratization of knowledge.
- Open-access journals are often defended as part of the democratization of knowledge.
democratization of technology
1/dɪmˌɑkɹətəzˈeɪʃən əv tɛknˈɑləd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
business
wider access to technology
making technology easier and cheaper for many people to use
Esimerkit
- The democratization of technology has allowed small businesses to use tools that once belonged only to large corporations.
- Cloud services accelerated the democratization of technology by removing the need for expensive hardware.
wave of democratization
1/wˈeɪv əv dɪmˌɑkɹətəzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
countries democratizing together
a time when many countries become more democratic
Esimerkit
- Scholars describe the 1990s in Eastern Europe as part of a broader wave of democratization.
- Some analysts wondered whether the protests would become a new wave of democratization.