politicalize

[ puh-lit-i-kuh-lahyz ]
/ pəˈlɪt ɪ kəˌlaɪz /

verb (used with object), po·lit·i·cal·ized, po·lit·i·cal·iz·ing.

to cause to be political; color with politics.
Also especially British, po·lit·i·cal·ise.

Origin of politicalize

First recorded in 1865–70; political + -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM politicalize

po·lit·i·cal·i·za·tion, noun de·po·lit·i·cal·i·za·tion, noun de·po·lit·i·cal·ize, verb (used with object), de·po·lit·i·cal·ized, de·po·lit·i·cal·iz·ing.

Words nearby politicalize

political prisoner, political question, political refugee, political science, political system, politicalize, politically correct, politically incorrect, politician, politicize, politick

Example sentences from the Web for politicalization

  • Third, the Chinese will have to recognize the need for politicalization of public opinion.

    Government in Republican China |Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger