verb
- making something political or giving it a political character; introducing political considerations or motives into a matter
Usage: present participle of 'politicalize'; often used in contexts where something previously non-political is being made political
Examples
- Critics accused the media of politicalizing the health crisis by focusing on partisan blame.
- The committee is politicalizing what should be a purely scientific decision.
- Some argue that the school board is politicalizing education by introducing controversial curriculum changes.
- Activists worry about politicalizing the judiciary through partisan appointments.
- The organization denies it is politicalizing the environmental issue.
- By constantly politicalizing everyday issues, the government has deepened social divisions.