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na·tion·al·ize
 nationalize
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- pronunciation:
- nae
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
nationalizes, nationalizing, nationalized |
| definition 1: |
to bring under government ownership or control.
The administration intends to nationalize the banks. |
| definition 2: |
to make national in breadth, scope, or character.
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| definition 3: |
to confer citizenship on; naturalize.
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| derivation: |
nationalization (n.) |
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