communize
Americanverb (used with object)
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(often initial capital letter) to impose Communist principles or systems of government on (a country or people).
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to make communistic.
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to make (something, as land or a house) the property of the community; to transfer from individual to community ownership.
verb
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to make (property) public; nationalize
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to make (a person or country) communist
Other Word Forms
- communization noun
- decommunize verb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of communize
1885–90; back formation from communization, equivalent to Latin commūn ( is ) common + -ization
Example Sentences
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Jun has been rallying right-leaning Christians under the slogan that Moon is “communizing” South Korea with policies such as outreach to North Korea.
From Washington Post
A sign at the encampment reads: “Because we must deter pro-North Korean sympathizers from their conspiracy to communize the South under the pretext of the unjustifiable presidential impeachment.”
From Washington Times
A sign erected around the encampment reads: “Because we must deter pro-North Korean sympathizers from their conspiracy to communize the South under the pretext of the unjustifiable presidential impeachment.”
From Washington Times
Hurrah for communizing the means of production and distribution—especially distribution!
From Project Gutenberg
Success or failure of the Communists' ongoing efforts to industrialize, modernize, and communize the country depends on the adaptability of the leadership and the political institutions to meet the challenges of the 1970s.
From Project Gutenberg
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