depoliticize

verb

de·​po·​lit·​i·​cize ˌdē-pə-ˈli-tə-ˌsīz How to pronounce depoliticize (audio)
depoliticized; depoliticizing; depoliticizes

transitive verb

: to remove the political character of : take out of the realm of politics
depoliticize foreign aid
depoliticization noun

Examples of depoliticize in a Sentence

She says we need to depoliticize the process by which judges are chosen. The humanitarian aid groups want to see foreign aid depoliticized.
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But much of the content is depoliticized, especially relative to a daily newspaper or an evening newscast in the past. Ross Douthat, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024 Boggs has pitched herself as a fierce advocate for depoliticizing American classrooms during her campaign. Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024 In fact, depoliticizing our country will not only lead to better communities but to better politics. John Hatzis, National Review, 13 Sep. 2024 Elect Democrats and expand and depoliticize the court. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for depoliticize 

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of depoliticize was in 1937

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“Depoliticize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/depoliticize. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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