verb
- to remove political character, influence, or significance from something; to make non-political
Usage: British spelling; American equivalent is 'depoliticize'; transitive verb
Examples
- The government attempted to depoliticise the civil service by removing partisan appointees.
- Educators argue that schools should depoliticise curriculum decisions and focus on evidence-based teaching methods.
- The committee worked to depoliticise the appointment process for judges.
- International organizations often try to depoliticise humanitarian aid efforts.
- Some critics believe it is impossible to fully depoliticise sports at the international level.