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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

expropriated

/ɛksˈprɔprieɪtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does expropriated mean?

verb

to take or seize the property of (someone) without their consent, especially by the state, for public use or to benefit another person.

Example

"The government expropriated the land to build a new highway."

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