1. to make something the subject of media attention or coverage; to present through media channels
Usage: modern usage, often in academic or media studies contexts
2. to reduce the power or independence of a state or ruler by placing it under the protection or control of a larger power
Usage: historical, political term

Examples

• The news network mediatizes every political scandal within hours.
• Social media mediatizes personal events that were once private.
• The treaty mediatizes the smaller nation's foreign policy decisions.
• Streaming platforms mediatize traditional sports events for global audiences.
• The scandal was heavily mediatized by international press outlets.