Nationalized: meaning, definitions and examples

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nationalized

[ ˈnæʃənəˌlaɪz ]

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economics

Transfer (a major branch of industry or commerce) from private to state ownership or control.

Synonyms

public ownership, socialize, state-run

Examples of usage

The government nationalized the country's oil industry.
The railways were nationalized in 1948.

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politics

Transfer (a major industry or company) from private to state ownership or control.

Synonyms

confiscate, seize, take over

Examples of usage

The newly elected government promised to nationalize the telecommunications sector.
The decision to nationalize the banks was met with mixed reactions.

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general

Take under state control or ownership.

Synonyms

acquire, commandeer, expropriate

Examples of usage

The government decided to nationalize the healthcare system.
The company was nationalized due to financial mismanagement.

Translations

Translations of the word "nationalized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nacionalizado

🇮🇳 राष्ट्रीयकृत

🇩🇪 verstaatlicht

🇮🇩 dinasionalkan

🇺🇦 націоналізований

🇵🇱 znacjonalizowany

🇯🇵 国有化された

🇫🇷 nationalisé

🇪🇸 nacionalizado

🇹🇷 millileştirilmiş

🇰🇷 국유화된

🇸🇦 مؤمم

🇨🇿 znárodněný

🇸🇰 znárodnený

🇨🇳 国有化的

🇸🇮 nacionaliziran

🇮🇸 þjóðnýtt

🇰🇿 ұлттандырылған

🇬🇪 გადაეცა სახელმწიფოს

🇦🇿 milliləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 nacionalizado

Word origin

The term 'nationalize' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the word 'national' combined with the suffix '-ize', indicating the action of making something national in scope or ownership. The concept of nationalization has been a topic of debate in various countries throughout history, often associated with government intervention in the economy or public services.