nationalize

[ nash-uh-nl-ahyz, nash-nuh-lahyz ]
/ ˈnæʃ ə nlˌaɪz, ˈnæʃ nəˌlaɪz /
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verb (used with object), na·tion·al·ized, na·tion·al·iz·ing.

to bring under the ownership or control of a nation, as industries and land: a movement to nationalize the oil industry.
to make into a nation.
to naturalize.
to make national in extent or scope: a magazine article that nationalized a local problem.

verb (used without object), na·tion·al·ized, na·tion·al·iz·ing.

to become nationalized or naturalized: Those who remain in the country must nationalize.
Also especially British, na·tion·al·ise.

Origin of nationalize

First recorded in 1790–1800; national + -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM nationalize

Words nearby nationalize

nationalism, nationalist, nationalist china, nationality, nationalization, nationalize, nationhood, nationwide, native, native advertising, native american

Words related to nationalization

naturalization, assimilation, acclimatization, acculturation, rooting, habituation, conditioning, adapting

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British Dictionary definitions for nationalization

nationalize

nationalise

/ (ˈnæʃənəˌlaɪz, ˈnæʃnə-) /

verb (tr)

to put (an industry, resources, etc) under state control or ownership
to make national in scope, character, or status
a less common word for naturalize

Derived forms of nationalize

nationalization or nationalisation, noun

Cultural definitions for nationalization (1 of 2)

nationalization

A government takeover of a private business.

Cultural definitions for nationalization (2 of 2)

nationalization

The taking over of private property by a national government.