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NATIONALIZE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Nationalize.

Nationalize - as a verb

Put under state control or ownership

Example: "Mitterand nationalized the banks"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nationalise
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
denationalize

Make national in character or scope

Example: "His heroic deeds were nationalized by the press"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nationalise

Example Sentences

"The government decided to nationalize the country's oil industry."
"The president announced his plan to nationalize the healthcare system."
"The railway company was nationalized by the state due to financial difficulties."
"The government's decision to nationalize the banks caused controversy among the public."
"The revolutionary government aims to nationalize all means of production."
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Word Game Points

Is NATIONALIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nationalize is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NATIONALIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is NATIONALIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, nationalize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NATIONALIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is NATIONALIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nationalize is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NATIONALIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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