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politicization

politicization

10 7.7
An act of making something controlled or influenced by government
  • noun
  • /ˌpɒlɪtɪsəˈzeɪʃən/
  • Literature
translation icon : politización
  • Many believe that the politicization of education can undermine the quality of teaching.
  • concern about politicization
  • politicization of the curriculum
  • politicization of public health

And that that whole politicization of society is just so damaging.

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Examples

  • The politicization of health care debates often distracts from finding practical solutions.

  • Contributors to the broad versus narrow debate have repeatedly voiced concern over the politicization of public health policy.

    Academic text (2012)
  • The further this process is carried, the greater the politicization of economic life will be.

    Academic text (1991)
  • And that that whole politicization of society is just so damaging.

  • The major difference between 1971 and today is the politicization of American life, including education.

    Academic text (1999)
  • And if that is correct, the process of politicization began well before the Vietnam War.

    Academic text (1992)
  • External debt would grow, and social tension and politicization of the population would remain the same.

    Academic text (1991)
  • To see what this defense requires, let us examine the character of politicization more closely.

    Academic text (1991)
  • Prior to June 1989, we were told that "politicization of the military has dropped dramatically."

    Academic text (1991)
  • Indeed, one of the most prevalent forms of contemporary politicization is an exaggerated emphasis on questions.

    Academic text (1991)

Synonyms

ideologization
vspoliticization
  • Specialized
9.9

Presenting facts or ideas to support a political belief

is about subjecting things to political influence or formal control rather than ideology

Antonyms

Removing political influence from things like courts or schools

How Politicized

politicization
  • Literature
10 7.7

Surface Forms

Morphology

politicization = politicize (transparent) = politic + ize + ation

The noun is a regular nominalization of the verb 'politicize' using '-ation', so the immediate step is predictable.

Etymology

Politicization comes from politic, the same root as politics, which goes back to the Greek polis meaning 'city' and so originally meant public life or the affairs of citizens. The parts -ize ('to make') and -ation ('the process') show that politicization is the process of 'making' something political, which is why it means turning a thing into a political issue or putting it under political influence or control.