Definitions for nationalizeˈnæʃ ə nlˌaɪz, ˈnæʃ nəˌlaɪz
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
na•tion•al•izeˈnæʃ ə nlˌaɪz, ˈnæʃ nəˌlaɪz(v.)-ized, -iz•ing.
(v.t.)to bring under the ownership or control of a nation, as an industry or land.
Category: Government
to make into a nation.
Category: Government
to make national in extent or scope.
Category: Government
(v.i.)to become nationalized.
Category: Government
Origin of nationalize:
1790–1800
na′tion•al•iz`er(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
nationalize, nationalise(verb)
put under state control or ownership
"Mitterand nationalized the banks"
nationalize, nationalise(verb)
make national in character or scope
"His heroic deeds were nationalized by the press"
Wiktionary
nationalize(Verb)
To make national; to make a nation of; to endow with the character and habits of a nation, or the peculiar sentiments and attachment of citizens of a nation.
Webster Dictionary
Nationalize(verb)
to make national; to make a nation of; to endow with the character and habits of a nation, or the peculiar sentiments and attachment of citizens of a nation
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