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depoliticize

 

[ diːˈpɒlɪtɪsaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

political context

To depoliticize means to remove political influences or implications from something. It often refers to efforts made to separate political aspects from social, cultural, or organizational matters. This term is commonly used in discussions about public policy, administration, or academic institutions, where the aim is to establish neutrality and objectivity. The process of depoliticization can help foster a more inclusive environment by minimizing biases and encouraging diverse viewpoints.

Synonyms

democratize, neutralize, secularize

Examples of usage

  • The government aimed to depoliticize the education system.
  • Efforts to depoliticize the media are ongoing.
  • Many organizations are working to depoliticize their hiring practices.

Translations

Translations of the word "depoliticize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 despolitizar

🇮🇳 राजनीतिकरण से मुक्त करना

🇩🇪 depolitizieren

🇮🇩 depolitikisasi

🇺🇦 деполітизувати

🇵🇱 depolityzować

🇯🇵 脱政治化する

🇫🇷 dépolitiser

🇪🇸 despolitizar

🇹🇷 depolitize etmek

🇰🇷 비정치화하다

🇸🇦 إزالة السياسة

🇨🇿 depolitizovat

🇸🇰 depolitizovať

🇨🇳 去政治化

🇸🇮 depolitizirati

🇮🇸 afpólitíska

🇰🇿 саясаттан арылту

🇬🇪 დეპოლიტიზაცია

🇦🇿 depolitisasiya

🇲🇽 despolitizar

Etymology

The term 'depoliticize' originates from the prefix 'de-', which implies removal or reversal, combined with the word 'politicize.' 'Politicize' itself derives from the word 'political,' related to the governing of a city or country, and can be traced back to the Greek word 'politikos,' meaning 'of citizens' or 'relating to civic affairs.' The concept of depoliticizing emerged in various social and political discourses during the late 20th century, especially in the context of administrative reforms and in the wake of increasing demands for transparency and impartiality in governance. Over the years, depoliticization has come to encompass a broad range of practices intended to diminish the role of politics in various sectors, aiming to establish professional and objective standards that help mitigate partisan influence.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,376, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.