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politicize
This term often carries a negative connotation, suggesting the manipulation of a neutral topic or a factual reality to serve a specific partisan agenda. It implies a shift from objective analysis to strategic framing, where the goal is to mobilize support or create conflict rather than to find a technical solution.
When applied to individuals, the word describes a process of awakening or radicalization. It suggests a transition from apathy to engagement, where a person begins to view their personal experiences through the lens of systemic power structures and government policy.
Meanings
To make something political or to give it a political character, often to gain an advantage or to provoke a specific reaction.
To make a person aware of political issues or to encourage them to take a political stance or participate in political activity.
The university environment often serves to politicize students who were previously indifferent to government policy.
Examples
The company tried not to politicize the internal promotion process.
Stop trying to politicize a simple disagreement about the budget.
They attempted to politicize the climate data to suit their own agenda.
The university environment tends to politicize students early on.
The university environment tends to politicize students early on.
He was politicized after witnessing the injustice in his hometown.
Why must we politicize every single health crisis that occurs.
The regime sought to politicize the judiciary to ensure total control.
I wonder if the media is just trying to politicize this celebrity scandal.
Phrasal Verbs
politicize away
to dismiss or ignore a factual issue by framing it as a purely political disagreement
The administration attempted to politicize away the environmental crisis by claiming it was a partisan fabrication.