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nationalise

na·tio·na·lise

uncommon uk

verb

1.

make national in character or scope

  • “His heroic deeds were nationalized by the press”
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2.

put under state control or ownership

  • “Mitterand nationalized the banks”
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Origin

From French nationaliser, equivalent to national + -ise.

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