politicalize

1 of 2

verb

politicalized; politicalizing

politicalization

2 of 2

noun

plural -s
: the action or process of politicalizing
the total politicalization of Russian arts and artistsSaturday Review
the all-out politicalization of economic lifeJ. H. Spigelman

Word History

Etymology

Verb

political + -ize

First Known Use

Verb

1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of politicalize was in 1859

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“Politicalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/politicalize. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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