de·moc·ra·tize [ di mókrə tz ](past and past participlede·moc·ra·tized, present participlede·moc·ra·tiz·ing, 3rd person present singularde·moc·ra·tiz·es)
transitive verb
Definition:
1. give control of country to citizenry: to put a country under the control of its citizens by allowing them to participate in government or decision-making processes in a free and equal way
2. introduce democracy to state: to take steps toward establishing the features of liberal democracy in a state
3. give control of organization to members: to put an organization under the control of its members by giving them free and equal decision-making powers
4. give something popular appeal: to make something accessible to everybody
