nationalize
Translation
nationalise
Examples
The government decided to nationalize the railways.
The government decided to nationalise the railways.
They plan to nationalize the oil industry.
They plan to nationalise the oil industry.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to transfer (sth.) from private to state ownership The government plans to nationalise the banks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: socialize, state-run; Antonyms: privatize
Etymology
From 'nation' + '-al' (adjective suffix) + '-ize' (verb suffix), literally meaning 'to make into a nation's property'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'nation' taking control (taking the 'size') of an industry.