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nationalize

 

[ ˈnæʃənəˌlaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

government control

To nationalize means to bring under the ownership or control of a nation or government, usually involving industries or assets previously held privately.

Synonyms

collectivize, municipalize, socialize

Examples of usage

  • The government decided to nationalize the oil industry to ensure stability and control over resources.
  • The decision to nationalize the railways was met with mixed reactions from the public.
Context #2 | Verb

seize control

To nationalize can also refer to the act of taking control or ownership of something on a national scale, often involving confiscation or expropriation.

Synonyms

confiscate, expropriate, seize

Examples of usage

  • The government decided to nationalize the company in order to prevent its collapse.
  • The dictator used his power to nationalize all media outlets and control the flow of information.

Translations

Translations of the word "nationalize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nacionalizar

🇮🇳 राष्ट्रीयकरण करना (Rāṣṭrīyikaraṇa karnā)

🇩🇪 verstaatlichen

🇮🇩 menasionalisasi

🇺🇦 націоналізувати

🇵🇱 nacjonalizować

🇯🇵 国有化する (こくゆうかする, Kokuyūka suru)

🇫🇷 nationaliser

🇪🇸 nacionalizar

🇹🇷 kamulaştırmak

🇰🇷 국유화하다 (Gugyuhwahada)

🇸🇦 تأميم (ta'mim)

🇨🇿 znárodnit

🇸🇰 znárodniť

🇨🇳 国有化 (guóyǒuhuà)

🇸🇮 nacionalizirati

🇮🇸 þjóðnýta

🇰🇿 ұлттандыру (ulttandiru)

🇬🇪 გაეროვნულება (gaerovnulba)

🇦🇿 milliləşdirmək

🇲🇽 nacionalizar

Word origin

The term 'nationalize' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the word 'national' meaning of or relating to a nation. The concept of nationalization gained prominence during periods of economic and political upheaval, with governments asserting control over key industries for various reasons such as economic stability, social welfare, or strategic interests.

See also: international, multinational, national, nationalism, nationalist, nationalistic, nationality, nationalization, nationally, nationals, nationwide, transnational.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,984 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.