politicize
[ puh-lit-uh-sahyz ]
/ pəˈlɪt əˌsaɪz /
verb (used with object), po·lit·i·cized, po·lit·i·ciz·ing.
verb (used without object), po·lit·i·cized, po·lit·i·ciz·ing.
to engage in or discuss politics.
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Also especially British, po·lit·i·cise .
Origin of politicize
First recorded in 1750–60; politic(al) + -ize
OTHER WORDS FROM politicize
po·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, nounWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH politicize
politicize , politickDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for politicize
politicize
politicise
/ (pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz) /
verb
(tr) to render political in tone, interest, or awareness
(intr) to participate in political discussion or activity
Derived forms of politicize
politicization or politicisation, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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