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

In another open letter, a coalition of 30 biomedical research organizations told Collins that the termination “politicizes science at a time when ... we need the public to trust experts and to take collective action.”

From Los Angeles Times

But Austin alluded to the U.S. military's longstanding concerns that any cooperation with the court could open the way for politicized prosecution of American troops deployed overseas.

From Reuters

For some people, it has brought worries that the pandemic is being politicized once again.

From New York Times

“Under the Biden administration, the Pentagon has diverted its focus from lethality and have instead pushed initiatives that have politicized our warfighting ranks and harmed our military readiness,” he said.

From Washington Times

"The agenda of talks show how G7 is becoming increasingly politicized in nature, with an emphasis on countering China."

From Reuters