Definition

To make something political or to give it a political character or significance.

Example

The activists aimed to politicalize the issue of climate change to raise awareness.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I really dislike how they always try to politicalize every issue.

Yeah, it makes it hard to have a normal discussion.

Exactly! Sometimes, I just want to talk about things without all the politics.

Same here, it just complicates everything unnecessarily.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Politicalize → It is formed from "political" (from Greek "politikos", meaning of or relating to citizens) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "politicalize" means to make something political or to give it a political character.

Memory Tip

Think of making something related to citizens ('political') — that's why politicalize means to make something political.

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