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nationalize

[ˈnæʃənəˌlaɪz]

nationalize Definition

to bring an industry or land under state control.

Using nationalize: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nationalize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The government decided to nationalize the oil industry.

  • Example

    The railways were nationalized in the 1940s.

  • Example

    The government has no plans to nationalize any other industries.

nationalize Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nationalize

Antonyms for nationalize

Phrases with nationalize

  • to bring a company under state control

    Example

    The government is planning to nationalize the country's largest steel company.

  • to bring a bank under state control

    Example

    The government has announced plans to nationalize the country's largest bank.

  • to bring an industry under state control

    Example

    The government has nationalized the telecommunications industry.

Origins of nationalize

from French 'nationaliser', from 'national'

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Summary: nationalize in Brief

The verb 'nationalize' [ˈnæʃənəˌlaɪz] means to bring an industry or land under state control. It is often used in the context of government policies and decisions, such as 'The government decided to nationalize the oil industry.' Synonyms include 'socialize,' while antonyms include 'privatize.'