politicize
[ puh-lit-uh-sahyz ]
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.
Origin of politicize
1First recorded in 1750–60; politic(al) + -ize
- Also especially British, po·lit·i·cise .
Other words from politicize
- po·lit·i·ci·za·tion, noun
- de·po·lit·i·ci·za·tion, noun
- de·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
Words that may be confused with politicize
- politicize , politick
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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, noun
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