Definition of "politicize"

politicize

/pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz/

verb
third-person singular simple present politicizes, present participle politicizing, simple past and past participle politicized
1. (intransitive) To discuss politics
2. (transitive) To give something political characteristics; to turn into a political issue
3. (transitive) To make someone politically active or aware