politisoitunut

Politisoitunut is a Finnish term that translates to "politicized" or "politicised" in English. It describes a situation, issue, or entity that has become the subject of political debate, maneuvering, or influence, often to the detriment of its original purpose or objectivity.

When something is described as politisoitunut, it implies that political considerations have begun to overshadow non-political ones. For instance, a scientific research project might be called politisoitunut if its funding or findings are perceived to be influenced by political agendas rather than purely scientific merit. Similarly, an organization or institution can become politisoitunut if its decisions or operations are seen as serving political interests above all else.

The term often carries a negative connotation, suggesting that a loss of neutrality, fairness, or efficiency has occurred due to political involvement. It can be applied to a wide range of contexts, including public services, media, education, and even sports, whenever political agendas are seen to be unduly shaping outcomes or processes. The opposite of politisoitunut would be something that is considered neutral, objective, or apolitical.