— politicization , n.
/peuh lit"euh suyz'/ , v. , politicized, politicizing .
v.t.
1. to bring a political character or flavor to; make political: to politicize a private dispute.
v.i.
2. to engage in or discuss politics.
Also, esp. Brit., politicise .
[ 1750-60; POLITIC(AL) + -IZE ]