nationalize

Other spellings

• (UK) nationalise

Word parts

national + -ize

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈnæʃənəlaɪz/

• Audio (UK)

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Verb

Plain form nationalize

Third-person singular nationalizes

Past tense nationalized

Past participle nationalized

Present participle nationalizing

1. (transitive) If you nationalize a private company, you transfer its ownership to a specific government.
   • Antonym: privatize