(idiomatic) In politics, a lot of change can happen in a short space of time.

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official. / Specifically, one who regards elected political office as a career. / A politically active or interested person.

A person whose sole employment is political in nature; usually elected to office and paid a salary, but may collect donations from individuals, organizations and corporations.

plural of politician

simple past tense and past participle of politicize

(of a person) politically aware or active / (of a thing) given political characteristics or overtones

(politics) The state of being (or process of becoming) politicized

(intransitive) To discuss politics / (transitive) To give something political characteristics; to turn into a political issue / (transitive) To make someone politically active or aware

Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of politicize.

(British spelling) Alternative spelling of politicization