nationalisation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the action of forming or becoming a nation
  2. noun the action of rendering national in character
  3. noun changing something from private to state ownership or control

Etymology

From French nationalisation. By surface analysis, nationalise + -ation.

In classic literature

Synonyms

nationalization

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