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depoliticize

British  
/ ˌdiːpəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz /

verb

  1. (tr) to deprive of a political nature; render apolitical

    two years on the committee totally depoliticized him

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He describes himself as a centrist who registered as both Republican and Democrat in the past, now running as an independent with a promise to depoliticize the district attorney’s office.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 7, 2024

He pledged to depoliticize state institutions, make government accountable, tackle social ills, revive the economy and curb the exploitation of religion by Islamic fundamentalists.

From Washington Post Feb. 5, 2023

“I’m hoping to depoliticize this discussion and take the temperature down a little bit about where individuals from the parking enforcement officers’ and the supervisors’ unit will live,” Mosqueda said Tuesday.

From Seattle Times Oct. 26, 2022

The report calls for K–12 education to depoliticize health issues, promote health equity and disease prevention, provide information about navigating the health care system and even foster an understanding of simple ethical issues.

From Scientific American Aug. 30, 2022

He said priorities of the new government will be to improve the health and welfare systems, depoliticize the police, focus on green energy and increase media freedoms, among others.

From Reuters Jun. 1, 2022

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