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
- collectivize
- communalize
- socialize
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'
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.'
