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nationalize
This term carries a strong political and economic weight, often associated with socialist or state-driven policies. In the context of industry, it suggests a shift from profit-driven private ownership to public service and state control, frequently implying a systemic overhaul of a sector like energy or transport.
When applied to culture or language, the word describes a process of assimilation or adaptation. It refers to the intentional effort to strip away foreign influences or to tailor a global standard to fit the specific identity and needs of a single sovereign state.
Meanings
Examples
The government decided to nationalize the oil industry to ensure energy security.
They plan to nationalize the railways to lower ticket prices for the public.
The new regime moved quickly to nationalize all foreign owned banks.
Why would the state want to nationalize a failing private company?
The administration intends to nationalize the power grid by next year.
It is a bold move to nationalize the entire mining sector overnight.
The linguists worked to nationalize the dialect for use in official documents.
We need to nationalize this software to make it accessible for all citizens.