What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
politicalize
Example
The media tends to politicalize every issue, even those that are not inherently political. [politicalize: verb]
Example
The opposition party tried to politicalize the pandemic response to gain an advantage in the upcoming election. [politicalize: verb]
politicize
Example
The teacher was accused of trying to politicize the classroom by discussing controversial political issues. [politicize: verb]
Example
The organization aims to politicize young people and encourage them to participate in the political process. [politicize: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Politicize is more commonly used than politicalize in both American and British English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between politicalize and politicize?
Both politicalize and politicize are relatively formal words that are typically used in academic or political contexts.
