1. makes something accessible to everyone, especially by removing barriers or restrictions
Usage: third person singular present tense of democratize
2. introduces democratic principles or processes to a system or organization
Usage: political context

Examples

• The internet democratizes access to information worldwide.
• This new policy democratizes the decision-making process in our company.
• Online education democratizes learning opportunities for students everywhere.
• The smartphone democratizes photography by putting a camera in everyone’s pocket.
• Social media democratizes publishing and gives everyone a voice.
• The reform democratizes the electoral system by expanding voting rights.