Politicize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Politicize is a verb meaning (intransitive) To engage in or discuss politics.
Meaning
(intransitive) To engage in or discuss politics.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To give something political characteristics; to turn into a political issue.
- (transitive) To make someone politically active or aware.
Example Sentences
My parents started politicizing the weather as soon as they opened their snowplow business.
The possibility of setting up an educational arm which could politicize gays in Massachusetts through a series of seminars and through the publication of a booklet providing a background on the history of gay rights.
Word Forms
- politicizes
- politicizing
- politicized
- politicise
Synonyms for politicize
Depending on context, synonyms include politize.
Antonyms for politicize
Common opposites include depoliticize.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include politicise, politicalize, politize, politicalise, repoliticize, politic.
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