Meaning ofpoliticizein English

Verb

1. to give an issue a political aspect; make partisan
   The activists tried to politicize the environmental issue.
2. to increase someone's political awareness; engage them
   The community program aimed to politicize young voters and encourage participation.
3. to turn a topic into a political debate (or issue)
   The government's decision was criticized for attempting to politicize a social issue.