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Vinony

nationalize

verb

  1. to give national character to
  2. transfer of private property or ownership to government
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈnæʃənəlaɪz/

verb

Etymology: From French nationaliser. By surface analysis, national + -ize.

  1. To make into, or to become, a nation.

    “Probably no Hindu who could make intelligent use of political freedom ever dreams of the present possibility of a nationalized India, […]”

  2. To bring a private company, or an industry comprising such companies, under the control of a specific government.

    “Near-synonym: socialize”

    “The government plans to nationalize the energy industry.”

  3. To bring a concept such as a political issue or commercial campaign to the attention of the entire country.
  4. To change from having local and regional variation to being national in character and scope.
  5. To make national; to make a nation of; to endow with the character and habits of a nation, or the peculiar sentiments and attachment of citizens of a nation.