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nationalize

/ˌnæʃəˈnaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does nationalize mean?

verb

to make or declare something a national institution or to take control of a country's economy or industry into state ownership.

Example

"The government decided to nationalize the healthcare system to provide better services to citizens."

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