politicize

[ puh-lit-uh-sahyz ]

/ pəˈlɪt əˌsaɪz /

verb (used with object), po·lit·i·cized, po·lit·i·ciz·ing.

to bring a political character or flavor to; make political: to politicize a private dispute.

verb (used without object), po·lit·i·cized, po·lit·i·ciz·ing.

to engage in or discuss politics.

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Also especially British, po·lit·i·cise.

Origin of politicize

First recorded in 1750–60; politic(al) + -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM politicize

po·lit·i·ci·za·tion, nounde·po·lit·i·ci·za·tion, nounde·po·lit·i·cize, verb (used with object), de·po·lit·i·cized, de·po·lit·i·ciz·ing.non·po·lit·i·ci·za·tion, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH politicize

politicize politick

Words nearby politicize

political system, politicalize, politically correct, politically incorrect, politician, politicize, politick, politicking, politico, politico-, politics

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Example sentences from the Web for depoliticize

There is word that this done deliberately, to depoliticize the exhibits.
Rudy Giuliani on His 9/11 Bluff, the Museum Controversy and the Rise of ISIS|Josh Robin|September 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There is a suggestion that the investigation of the case was farmed out to a "neutral" province to depoliticize the process.
Will Gu Kailai Get the Death Penalty?|The Telegraph|July 27, 2012|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for depoliticize (1 of 2)

depoliticize

depoliticise

/ (ˌdiːpəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz) /

verb

(tr) to deprive of a political nature; render apoliticaltwo years on the committee totally depoliticized him

British Dictionary definitions for depoliticize (2 of 2)

politicize

politicise

/ (pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz) /

verb

(tr) to render political in tone, interest, or awareness

(intr) to participate in political discussion or activity

Derived forms of politicize

politicization or politicisation, noun

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