nationalize

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Alternative spellings 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Translations

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[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈnæʃənəleɪz/

[edit] Alternative spellings

• nationalise (mostly UK)

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to nationalize (third-person singular simple present nationalizes, present participle nationalizing, simple past and past participle nationalized)

1. To convert a private industry into one controlled by the government.
2. To bring a concept such as a political issue or commercial campaign to the attention of the entire country.

[edit] Derived terms

• nationalization

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