depoliticize

de·po·lit·i·cize

verb \ˌdē-pə-ˈli-tə-ˌsīz\

Definition of DEPOLITICIZE

transitive verb

: to remove the political character of : take out of the realm of politics <depoliticize foreign aid>

— de·po·lit·i·ci·za·tion \ˌdē-pə-ˌli-tə-sə-ˈzä-shən\ noun

Examples of DEPOLITICIZE

1. She says we need to depoliticize the process by which judges are chosen.
2. The humanitarian aid groups want to see foreign aid depoliticized.

First Known Use of DEPOLITICIZE

1937

Rhymes with DEPOLITICIZE

Americanize, apotheosize, colonialize, compartmentalize, conceptualize, consolation prize, contextualize, decriminalize, delegitimize, demilitarize, denaturalize, departmentalize, desexualize, epigrammatize, etymologize, Europeanize, exteriorize, ideologize, individualize, industrialize, internationalize, legitimatize, materialize, memorialize, miniaturize, politicalize, private enterprise, professionalize, psychoanalyze, revolutionize, self-actualize, sensationalize, sentimentalize, spiritualize, underutilize, universalize