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Politicizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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politicizing

 

[ ˈpɒlɪtɪsaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

social issues

To politicize means to make something political in nature or to attribute political significance to it. This often involves framing issues such as social concerns, economic conditions, or public policies in a way that highlights their political implications. Politicizing can also imply promoting particular political agendas or viewpoints in the discussion of these issues. It is commonly invoked when discussing how social matters are influenced by political debates and ideologies, potentially leading to polarization.

Synonyms

mobilizing, partisanizing, political framing

Examples of usage

  • The debate on climate change has been widely politicized.
  • Activists accused the government of politicizing the tragedy for electoral gains.
  • The media's coverage of the event seemed aimed at politicizing the issue further.

Translations

Translations of the word "politicizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 politização

🇮🇳 राजनीतिकरण

🇩🇪 Politikmacherei

🇮🇩 politikalisasi

🇺🇦 політизація

🇵🇱 polityzacja

🇯🇵 政治化

🇫🇷 politisation

🇪🇸 politización

🇹🇷 politikleştirme

🇰🇷 정치화

🇸🇦 سياسة

🇨🇿 politizace

🇸🇰 politizácia

🇨🇳 政治化

🇸🇮 politizacija

🇮🇸 pólitíkus

🇰🇿 саясилау

🇬🇪 პოლიტიზაცია

🇦🇿 siyasiləşdirmə

🇲🇽 politización

Etymology

The term 'politicizing' originates from the root word 'politic', which has its etymology traced back to the Greek word 'politikos', meaning 'of, for, or relating to citizens'. This term evolved through the Latin 'politicus', before entering the English language. The verb form began to appear in English during the late 1800s, gaining traction in political discourse as societies became increasingly aware of the influences of politics on various facets of life. Over the years, 'politicizing' has taken on a sometimes negative connotation, often suggesting an overreach of political relevance or an attempt to leverage issues for political gain.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,153, 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.