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- [puh-lit-uh-sahyz]
- /pəˈlɪt əˌsaɪz/
- /pəˈlɪt.ɪ.saɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [puh-lit-uh-sahyz]
- /pəˈlɪt əˌsaɪz/
Definitions of politicize word
- verb with object politicize to bring a political character or flavor to; make political: to politicize a private dispute. 1
- verb without object politicize to engage in or discuss politics. 1
- transitive verb politicize make sth political 1
- verb politicize If you politicize someone or something, you make them more interested in politics or more involved with politics. 0
- verb politicize to render political in tone, interest, or awareness 0
- verb politicize to participate in political discussion or activity 0
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Origin of politicize
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1750-60; politic(al) + -ize
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Parts of speech for Politicize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
politicize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
politicize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerAntonyms for politicize
verb politicize
- depoliticize — to deprive of a political nature; render apolitical
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