politicize

[puh-lit-uh-sahyz]

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.

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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Contemporary Examples of depoliticize

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British Dictionary definitions for depoliticize

depoliticize

depoliticise

verb

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

politicize

politicise

verb

(tr) to render political in tone, interest, or awareness
(intr) to participate in political discussion or activity

Derived Formspoliticization or politicisation, noun

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Word Origin and History for depoliticize

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

politicize

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.