politization

noun

pol·​i·​ti·​za·​tion

ˌpälətə̇ˈzāshən

plural -s

: the action or result of politicizing

growing politization and bureaucratization of the social structure

—S. N. Eisenstadt

Word History

Etymology

irregular from politicize + -ation

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