politicize

American  

[puh-lit-uh-sahyz] / pəˈlɪt əˌsaɪz /

especially British, politicise

verb (used with object)

politicized, politicizing

1. to bring a political character or flavor to; make political.

   to politicize a private dispute.

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verb (used without object)

politicized, politicizing

1. to engage in or discuss politics.

politicize British  

/ pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz /

verb

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

2. (intr) to participate in political discussion or activity

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Other Word Forms

• depoliticization noun
• depoliticize verb (used with object)
• nonpoliticization noun
• politicization noun

Etymology

Origin of politicize

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

Example Sentences

Paramount said it has been consistent that its goal is to not politicize the news and that it is investing in its goal of reaching the majority of Americans who define themselves as moderate.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We are not going to politicize anything today,” Ellison said at the event held at Paramount headquarters in Times Square in New York.

From Los Angeles Times

“Our goal is not to politicize this issue, but to represent the voice of those working hard every day to grow businesses that serve, employ and uplift communities.”

From Los Angeles Times

She said concerns about politicized content are overwrought.

From Los Angeles Times

“In the spirit of this great country, we must not politicize human tragedy or spread disinformation from the sidelines,” Newsom said.

From Los Angeles Times