TechnologyAugust 15, 2026

democratising

di-MOK-ruh-ty-zing

Definition

The process of making knowledge, tools, or resources accessible and available to a broad population rather than a select few.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'demokratia' (rule of the people), combining 'demos' (people) and 'kratos' (power). In modern usage, it refers to the extension of access or rights to a wider segment of society.

In the news

The article uses the term to explain how the Information Age shifted society by making knowledge available to everyone. It highlights that the Digital Age continues this trend by removing barriers to information and participation.

The Digital Age: An Era of Doing Things Differently

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