TechnologyAugust 16, 2026

politicising

puh-LIT-ih-sy-zing

Definition

The act of involving or treating a subject as a matter of political debate or strategic influence rather than purely functional or technical concern.

Etymology

Derived from the noun 'politic' (from the Greek 'politikos', meaning 'of the citizens') combined with the suffix '-ize' and the present participle '-ing', referring to the process of making something a subject of political interest.

In the news

A Chinese embassy spokesperson used this term to criticize US efforts to force countries into choosing between rival technology blocs, arguing that such actions unnecessarily turn trade and AI cooperation into geopolitical issues.

US Pressures 35 Countries to Choose Side in China AI Rivalry

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Dainik Jagran MP CG

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