Definition

Describing something that has been influenced by political factors or has political implications.

Example

The debate became highly politicized, with each side trying to gain political advantage.

Conversation

Have you noticed how everything seems so politicized these days?

I know, right? It's hard to have a simple conversation without politics coming up.

Exactly! It makes discussing issues really complicated.

Yeah, I miss when we could just talk about regular stuff without the political angle.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

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

Example

The issue was politicized by the media, turning it into a topic of public debate.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you notice how they politicized the whole event?

Yeah, it was surprising to see it turn into a debate.

I thought it was supposed to be a celebration, not a discussion.

Root Explanation

Politicized → It is formed from "politic" (from Latin "politicus", meaning of or relating to citizens or the state) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "politicized" means to make something political or to imbue it with political significance.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'politic' which relates to citizens and the state, and remember that 'politicized' means to make something have political importance.

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