The process by which a political system or society becomes more democratic (e.g., dispersal of power, establishment of electoral systems).
その国は長年の独裁から民主化へと移行した。
That country transitioned from years of dictatorship to democratization.
インターネットの普及が民主化を後押ししたと考えられる。
The spread of the internet is thought to have helped advance democratization.
市民は政治の透明化と民主化を求めている。
Citizens are demanding political transparency and democratization.