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nationalize
What does nationalize mean?
nationalize (verb): put under state control or ownership.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you pronounce nationalize?
/ˈnæʃənəˌlaɪz/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does nationalize come from?
From French nationaliser.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to nationalize
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “nationalize” mean?
(of information) make known; pass on
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use or manipulate to one's advantage
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to rush, flood, or increase suddenly
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put under state control or ownership
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