verb🔗ShareTo make into, or to become, a nation."After years of regional conflicts, the different ethnic groups decided to unite and nationalize, forming a new country with a shared identity. "politicsgovernmentnationstateeconomybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo bring a private company under the control of a specific government."The government plans to nationalize the energy industry."governmentbusinesspoliticseconomystatenationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo bring a concept such as a political issue or commercial campaign to the attention of the entire country."The school board decided to nationalize the issue of bullying, hoping to raise awareness and encourage a nationwide response. "politicsgovernmentnationstatemediacommunicationsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make national; to make a nation of; to endow with the character and habits of a nation, or the peculiar sentiments and attachment of citizens of a nation."The government nationalized the local bakery, turning it into a state-owned enterprise. "politicsgovernmentnationstateeconomybusinesshistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading