nationalize
/ˈnæʃənəˌlaɪz/
verb
- To transfer ownership of a private industry, company, or resource to the government.
- Many countries nationalized their oil industries in the 20th century.
- Citizens debated whether it was wise to nationalize the healthcare sector.
- The government decided to nationalize the railway system to improve service.
- To make something (such as a custom, language, or institution) become part of a nation's identity or culture.
- The festival was nationalized over time, becoming a symbol of the country's heritage.
- The sport was nationalized when it was adopted as the official game of the country.
- Efforts to nationalize the language helped unite the diverse regions.
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