nationalize

American  

[nash-uh-nl-ahyz, nash-nuh-lahyz] / ˈnæʃ ə nlˌaɪz, ˈnæʃ nəˌlaɪz /

especially British, nationalise

verb (used with object)

nationalized, nationalizing

1. to bring under the ownership or control of a nation, as industries and land.

   a movement to nationalize the oil industry.

2. to make into a nation.

3. to naturalize.

4. to make national in extent or scope.

   a magazine article that nationalized a local problem.

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verb (used without object)

nationalized, nationalizing

1. to become nationalized or naturalized.

   Those who remain in the country must nationalize.

nationalize British  

/ ˈnæʃnə-, ˈnæʃənəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to put (an industry, resources, etc) under state control or ownership

2. to make national in scope, character, or status

3. a less common word for naturalize

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Other Word Forms

• antinationalization adjective
• nationalization noun
• nationalizer noun
• nonnationalization noun
• overnationalization noun
• overnationalize verb (used with object)
• renationalization noun
• renationalize verb
• seminationalized adjective
• unnationalized adjective

Etymology

Origin of nationalize

First recorded in 1790–1800; national + -ize

Example Sentences

Physicians have said Denmark’s vaccine recommendations and coverage are informed by a far smaller population and nationalized healthcare system—an approach that doesn’t necessarily translate to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Like many other nations, Venezuela nationalized its oil industry in the 20th century, a process begun in the 1970s under a U.S.-allied government in Caracas.

From Los Angeles Times

A prospective soldier needed to bring his own weapon to join the military, a clever means of nationalizing Somaliland’s supply of loose guns while saving the government the cost and hassle of purchasing firearms.

From The Wall Street Journal

“That unlawfulness — of seizing U.S. business interests, nationalizing them, in a way that was not in accordance with the required procedures — is not a basis for using force,” Schmitt said.

From Los Angeles Times

In 1976, while the oil market was booming, Venezuela nationalized its oil industry.

From Los Angeles Times