politicization

/pəˌlɪtɪsəˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act or process of making something political, often in a way that is seen as unnecessary or harmful.
    • The committee warned against the politicization of the charity's work.
    • The politicization of the pandemic led to confusion about safety measures.
    • Many people are tired of the politicization of climate change.
  2. The process by which a person or group becomes politically aware or active.
    • The student's politicization began when she joined the debate club.
    • His politicization happened gradually as he learned about social justice issues.
    • The documentary traces the politicization of a small farming community.