democratización

democratisation

noun deh-moh-krah-tee-sah-SYOHN Rare

Usage Note

Democratización is the process noun from democratizar ('to democratise'). It is used in political science, journalism, and social commentary to describe the spread of democratic structures or values — both at state level (la democratización del país) and more broadly (la democratización del acceso a la cultura). Its plural democratizaciones is rare; the word usually appears in the singular.

Examples

"La democratización del país fue gradual."

Natural Translation

The country's democratisation was gradual.

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