nationalise

Other spellings

• (US) nationalize

Word parts

national + -ise

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈnæʃənəlaɪz/

• Audio (UK)

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Verb

Plain form nationalise

Third-person singular nationalises

Past tense nationalised

Past participle nationalised

Present participle nationalising

1. (transitive) If you nationalise a private company, you transfer its ownership to a specific government.
   • Antonym: privatise