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Nationalise Definition & Meaning

nationalise
verb
  1. make national in character or scope; "His heroic deeds were nationalized by the press"
  2. put under state control or ownership; "Mitterand nationalized the banks"

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Frequently asked questions

What does nationalise mean?
make national in character or scope; "His heroic deeds were nationalized by the press" put under state control or ownership; "Mitterand nationalized the banks"
What part of speech is nationalise?
Nationalise is a verb.
How many definitions does nationalise have?
Nationalise has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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