# politicize

> English word · Verb · IPA /pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz/ · frequency rank #71,802

## Definitions
1. To engage in or discuss politics.
2. To give something political characteristics; to turn into a political issue.
3. To make someone politically active or aware.

## Etymology
From politic + -ize.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/politicize