democratization

• democratisation

From democratiz(e) +‎ -ation.

• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

democratization (usually uncountable, plural democratizations)

1. (strictly)
   1. The introduction of democracy, its functions or principles, to an area or country which did not have democracy previously.
   2. The spread of democracy as a concept.
   3. The making more democratic of a political system.
2. (loosely) The broadening of access to something, especially for the sake of egalitarianism.