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.

Nearby words

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

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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST

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|DAILY BEAST
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.