communalize

/kəˈmjunəˌlaɪz/
verb
  1. To make something owned or used by a group or community rather than by individuals.
    • Some countries communalize land to ensure fair access for all citizens.
    • The cooperative voted to communalize the profits from the harvest.
    • The village decided to communalize the well so everyone could use it.
  2. To bring under public or collective control or ownership.
    • After the crisis, the city chose to communalize the water supply.
    • The government moved to communalize the transportation system.
    • They plan to communalize the local library to keep it open for everyone.
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