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politicize

[puh-lit-uh-sahyz]
verb (used with object), po·lit·i·cized, po·lit·i·ciz·ing.
  1. to bring a political character or flavor to; make political: to politicize a private dispute.
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verb (used without object), po·lit·i·cized, po·lit·i·ciz·ing.
  1. 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
Related formspo·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
Can be confusedpoliticize politick
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British Dictionary definitions for depoliticize

depoliticize

depoliticise

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

politicise

verb
  1. (tr) to render political in tone, interest, or awareness
  2. (intr) to participate in political discussion or activity
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Derived Formspoliticization or politicisation, noun
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Word Origin and History for depoliticize

v.

1928, from de- + politicize. Related: Depoliticized; depoliticizing.

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politicize

v.

1758, "take up politics," from politics + -ize. Meaning "to render political" is from 1846. Related: Politicized; politicizing. Earlier was politize (late 16c.), but this was rare.

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