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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

nationalization

/ˌnæʃənəlˈaɪˌzeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does nationalization mean?

noun

The act of making something national, or the state of being nationalized. This can involve the transfer of ownership or control of a business or industry from private to public ownership.

Example

"The government's decision to nationalize the healthcare system was met with both support and opposition from the public."

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