Definitions
- Describing the act of making something political or related to politics. - Referring to the process of bringing a non-political issue into the realm of politics. - Talking about the use of political tactics or strategies to influence a situation or outcome.
- Describing the act of making something political or related to politics. - Referring to the process of bringing a non-political issue into the realm of politics. - Talking about the use of political tactics or strategies to influence a situation or outcome.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of making something political or related to politics.
- 2Both words can be used to describe the process of bringing a non-political issue into the realm of politics.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the use of political tactics or strategies to influence a situation or outcome.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Politicalize is more commonly used as a transitive verb, while politicize can be used both transitively and intransitively.
- 2Connotation: Politicalize can have a neutral connotation, while politicize can have a negative connotation, implying manipulation or exploitation.
- 3Frequency: Politicalize is less commonly used than politicize in both American and British English.
Remember this!
Politicalize and politicize are synonyms that refer to the act of making something political or related to politics. While they share many similarities, such as their contexts and meanings, there are some differences in spelling, usage, connotation, etymology, and frequency.
