Nationalize
verb
When a government takes ownership of a private business or industry.
The government decided to nationalize the coal mines.
Often appears as...
- nationalize the industry
- nationalize the banks
Usage tips
Political
verb
To make something a matter of national interest or importance.
The striker's goals helped to nationalize the sport of soccer in the country.
Often appears as...
- nationalize the sport
- nationalize the campaign
verb
When a government takes ownership of a private business or industry.
The government decided to nationalize the coal mines.
Often appears as...
- nationalize the industry
- nationalize the banks
Usage tips
Political
verb
To make something a matter of national interest or importance.
The striker's goals helped to nationalize the sport of soccer in the country.
Often appears as...
- nationalize the sport
- nationalize the campaign
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Government Control
Use 'nationalize' when a government takes direct control of services or businesses from private hands.
The new policy will nationalize internet service providers.
Pro Tip 2/3Major Industries
'Nationalize' often applies to major industries like transportation, energy, or healthcare.
The campaign promises to nationalize transportation for better public access.
Pro Tip 3/3Controversial Action
Nationalizing something can be controversial, suggesting debate about government vs. private control.
Citizens debated whether to nationalize the banking sector.
Pro Tip 1/3Government Control
Use 'nationalize' when a government takes direct control of services or businesses from private hands.
The new policy will nationalize internet service providers.
Pro Tip 2/3Major Industries
'Nationalize' often applies to major industries like transportation, energy, or healthcare.
The campaign promises to nationalize transportation for better public access.
Pro Tip 3/3Controversial Action
Nationalizing something can be controversial, suggesting debate about government vs. private control.
Citizens debated whether to nationalize the banking sector.
Pro Tip 1/3Government Control
Use 'nationalize' when a government takes direct control of services or businesses from private hands.
The new policy will nationalize internet service providers.
Pro Tip 2/3Major Industries
'Nationalize' often applies to major industries like transportation, energy, or healthcare.
The campaign promises to nationalize transportation for better public access.
Pro Tip 3/3Controversial Action
Nationalizing something can be controversial, suggesting debate about government vs. private control.
Citizens debated whether to nationalize the banking sector.
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Quote examples
Louie Gohmert
American Politician
I think TARP was the most defining vote since I've been in Congress. It was wrong. You don't nationalize private - it was wrong. It desensitized people to what $700 billion was, which opened the door for a $900 million stimulus, for Obamacare, for all these things. It was wrong. It broke my heart.
Quote examples
Charles Krauthammer
American Journalist
Newt Gingrich had to work hard - getting Republican candidates to sign the Contract with America - to nationalize the election that swept Republicans to victory in 1994. A Democratic anti-Tea Party campaign would do that for the Republicans - nationalize the election, gratis - in 2010.
Quote examples
Greg Grandin
American Historian
Defenders of Wilson are correct to beg for context when considering his legacy. But it is they who ignore the context: the role Wilson played in using war, including Haiti's racist counterinsurgency, to nationalize white supremacy, militarism, and Christian evangelism.
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Monica Crowley
American Journalist
Mr. Obama seeks to federalize large portions of education, beginning with his attempt to nationalize college student loans.
Quote examples
Louie Gohmert
American Politician
I think TARP was the most defining vote since I've been in Congress. It was wrong. You don't nationalize private - it was wrong. It desensitized people to what $700 billion was, which opened the door for a $900 million stimulus, for Obamacare, for all these things. It was wrong. It broke my heart.
Quote examples
Charles Krauthammer
American Journalist
Newt Gingrich had to work hard - getting Republican candidates to sign the Contract with America - to nationalize the election that swept Republicans to victory in 1994. A Democratic anti-Tea Party campaign would do that for the Republicans - nationalize the election, gratis - in 2010.
Quote examples
Greg Grandin
American Historian
Defenders of Wilson are correct to beg for context when considering his legacy. But it is they who ignore the context: the role Wilson played in using war, including Haiti's racist counterinsurgency, to nationalize white supremacy, militarism, and Christian evangelism.
Quote examples
Monica Crowley
American Journalist
Mr. Obama seeks to federalize large portions of education, beginning with his attempt to nationalize college student loans.
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