politicalize

verb

po·​lit·​i·​cal·​ize pə-ˈli-ti-kə-ˌlīz How to pronounce politicalize (audio)
politicalized; politicalizing
politicalization noun

Word History

Etymology

political + -ize

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of politicalize was in 1859

Dictionary Entries Near politicalize

Cite this Entry

“Politicalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/politicalize. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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