depoliticize
(redirected from depoliticises)de·po·lit·i·cize
(dē′pə-lĭt′ĭ-sīz′)tr.v. de·po·lit·i·cized, de·po·lit·i·ciz·ing, de·po·lit·i·ciz·es
To remove the political aspect from; remove from political influence or control: depoliticize the administration of justice.
de′po·lit′i·ci·za′tion (-sĭ-zā′shən) n.
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depoliticize
(ˌdiːpəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz) ordepoliticise
vb
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (tr) to deprive of a political nature; render apolitical: two years on the committee totally depoliticized him.
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de•po•lit•i•cize
(ˌdi pəˈlɪt əˌsaɪz)v.t. -cized, -ciz•ing.
1. to remove from the arena or influence of politics: to depoliticize labor relations.
2. to deprive of involvement or interest in politics.
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depoliticize
Past participle: depoliticized
Gerund: depoliticizing
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depoliticize
vt → entpolitisieren
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