politicize

[ puh-lit-uh-sahyz ]

verb (used with object),po·lit·i·cized, po·lit·i·ciz·ing.
  1. 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.
  1. to engage in or discuss politics.

Origin of politicize

1
First 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

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How to use politicize in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for politicize

politicize

politicise

/ (pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz) /


verb
  1. (tr) to render political in tone, interest, or awareness

  2. (intr) to participate in political discussion or activity

Derived forms of politicize

  • politicization or politicisation, noun

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