Partisanizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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partisanizing

 

[ ˈpɑːrtɪzaɪnɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

political alignment

Partisanizing refers to the process of aligning or associating with a particular political party or group, often leading to bias or favoritism towards that group. This term is frequently used in discussions surrounding politics, where individuals or media outlets may exhibit partiality towards a party's perspectives and candidates.

Synonyms

aligning, favoring, politicizing

Examples of usage

  • The media has been accused of partisanizing its coverage of the election.
  • Activists are often partisanizing the debate to gain support for their cause.
  • In an effort to avoid partisanizing policies, the committee invited members from all parties to contribute.
  • Social media platforms can inadvertently contribute to partisanizing discussions among users.

Translations

Translations of the word "partisanizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 partidarizando

🇮🇳 पार्टीकरण

🇩🇪 Partisanisierung

🇮🇩 partisanisasi

🇺🇦 партизанізація

🇵🇱 partyzanizacja

🇯🇵 パルチザン化

🇫🇷 partisanisation

🇪🇸 partidización

🇹🇷 partizanlaştırma

🇰🇷 당파화

🇸🇦 تسييس

🇨🇿 partizace

🇸🇰 partizácia

🇨🇳 党派化

🇸🇮 partizacija

🇮🇸 flokksvæðing

🇰🇿 партияландыру

🇬🇪 პარტიზანიზაცია

🇦🇿 partiyalaşma

🇲🇽 partidización

Etymology

The term 'partisanizing' stems from the word 'partisan,' which has origins in the Middle French 'partisan,' meaning 'a supporter or adherent of a political party.' This, in turn, derives from the Italian 'partigiano,' which translates to 'a member of a faction.' The root 'part,' meaning 'a portion of a whole,' highlights the divisive nature of political affiliations. The verb form, 'partisanize,' emerged in the late 20th century as political polarization became more pronounced, especially in democratic societies. The increasing use of media platforms for political discourse has led to a growing concern over the effects of partisanizing on public opinion and civic engagement, as it may undermine the objectivity required for healthy political debate.