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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Examples from the Web for politicized

Contemporary Examples of politicized

The problem, of course, is that politicized ideas—religious and otherwise—are entangled with material problems.
COEXIST’s Bonehead Bumper-Sticker Politics
Michael Schulson
December 21, 2014
Of course, like just about everything these days, the issue has been politicized.
Cops, CIA Share a Culture of Lawlessness
Cliff Schecter
December 12, 2014
But I think the story of the politicized religious right is one of the biggest untold stories of our time.
The $1-Billion-a-Year Right-Wing Conspiracy You Haven’t Heard Of
Jay Michaelson
September 25, 2014
But when the womb—the most politicized body part in history—is separated from the woman, what will it mean for feminism?
The Artificial Womb Will Change Feminism Forever
Samantha Allen
August 12, 2014
Huelskamp is perhaps best known for claiming the Sandy Hook shooting was being “politicized.”
A Sexy Gay Flick, ‘The Art of Being Straight,’ Becomes New GOP Weapon
Olivia Nuzzi
August 1, 2014

Historical Examples of politicized

Burns too could have governed, debated in National Assemblies; politicized, as few could.
Heroes and Hero Worship
Thomas Carlyle

British Dictionary definitions for politicized

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 politicized

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.