nationalization (n.)

1801, "act of rendering national in character," from nationalize + -ation. Meaning "act of bringing (property) under control of the national government" is by 1864.

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nationalize (v.)

1794, "invest with a national character;" see national + -ize. Probably inspired by French nationaliser, noted by 1795 as one of the coinages of the Revolution. Meaning "bring under state control" is from 1869. Related: Nationalized; nationalizing.

-ation

ending of some nouns of action; see -ate + -ion.

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Definitions of nationalization

nationalization (n.)

the action of forming or becoming a nation;

Synonyms: nationalisation

nationalization (n.)

the action of rendering national in character;

Synonyms: nationalisation

nationalization (n.)

changing something from private to state ownership or control;

Synonyms: nationalisation / communization / communisation

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Dictionary entries near nationalization

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national

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