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Politicized: meaning, definitions and examples

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politicized

 

[ ˈpɒlɪtɪsaɪzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

being political

Politicized refers to the process of making something political in nature or context. It can occur when issues, events, or discussions assume a political character or when individuals are influenced by political considerations. This term is often used to describe situations where facts or opinions are colored by political viewpoints, leading to a potential distortion of the original subject. In social discourse, politicized matters can lead to polarization and conflict, as differing political perspectives emerge.

Synonyms

ideological, partisan, political

Examples of usage

  • The debate became highly politicized.
  • Many issues are increasingly politicized in today's society.
  • Healthcare has been heavily politicized in the last few elections.

Translations

Translations of the word "politicized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 politizado

🇮🇳 राजनीतिकरण

🇩🇪 politisiert

🇮🇩 dipolitisasi

🇺🇦 політизований

🇵🇱 spolityzowany

🇯🇵 政治化された

🇫🇷 politicisé

🇪🇸 politizado

🇹🇷 siyasileştirilmiş

🇰🇷 정치화된

🇸🇦 مُسيَّس

🇨🇿 politizovaný

🇸🇰 politizovaný

🇨🇳 政治化的

🇸🇮 politiziran

🇮🇸 pólitíska

🇰🇿 саяси

🇬🇪 პოლიტიზებული

🇦🇿 siyasi

🇲🇽 politizado

Etymology

The term 'politicized' originates from the root word 'politics', which derives from the Greek 'politikos', meaning 'of, for, or relating to citizens'. The suffix '-ize' indicates the action or process of making something a certain way. 'Politicized' came into common use in the 20th century as political discourse intensified during various social movements, wars, and civil rights struggles. As societal issues increasingly intersected with politics, the use of 'politicized' expanded to describe how various topics, such as education, healthcare, and social justice, became subjects of political debate. Historically, the politicization of certain issues has led to divisions within societies, shaping public opinions and policies.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,170, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.