Antonyms for democratize


Grammar : Verb
Spell : dih-mok-ruh-tahyz
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈmɒk rəˌtaɪz


Definition of democratize

Origin :
  • 1798 (transitive), 1840 (intransitive), from French démocratiser, from démocratie (see democracy). Greek demokratizein meant "to be on the democratic side."
  • As in equalize : verb make the same; balance
Example sentences :
  • Not all could be gentlemen; therefore reconstruct and democratize the definition of the gentleman.
  • Extract from : « The Unpopular Review Vol. I » by Various
  • In their religious policy the tyrants went far to democratize Greek religion.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 » by Various
  • Democratize the state governments, and it will be possible even to change the character of the United States Senate.
  • Extract from : « The Spirit of American Government » by J. Allen Smith
  • It is incontrovertibly true that to mediaevalize the public schools would be to democratize the public schools.
  • Extract from : « What's Wrong With The World » by G.K. Chesterton
  • At the later date, street-cars also had been introduced, and we were told were doing much to democratize the people.
  • Extract from : « From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life » by Captain A. T. Mahan
  • All the old oppressive regulations were repealed and an attempt made to democratize the military system.
  • Extract from : « Bolshevism » by John Spargo
  • We declared to the world that we had only the best intentions toward the Philippines—to democratize them.
  • Extract from : « The Pacific Triangle » by Sydney Greenbie
  • It seems as if fate was at work to bewilder and cast down the dignities of the world and democratize society at a blow.
  • Extract from : « At Home And Abroad » by Margaret Fuller Ossoli

Synonyms for democratize

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