democratization

noun4

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.

   • Autocratization is more prevalent than democratization in every region of the world. — 2026
4. •
   The broadening of access to something, especially for the sake of egalitarianism.