Definition of "instrumentalization" [instrumentalization]

• Alternative spelling of instrumentalisation. (noun)

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• "Peter Euben's Platonic Noise brings up several problems with what Euben calls the "instrumentalization" of literary study; among other things, Euben discusses "boredom" and "relevance.""
• "It's passivity facing instrumentalization that could become a tremendous risk for all European citizens."
• "Ramadan's key point is that Europeans - and Americans as well - should make a clear distinction about the instrumentalization of these fears by movements and parties, derived from ignorance and fear itself."