nationalized

CEFRB2

/nˈæʃənəˌlaɪzd/

adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Brought under the control of a national government.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    simple past and past participle of nationalize

Examples

  • Algeria nationalized its oil in the 1970s.

  • Algeria nationalized its oil and gas in 1971.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
2

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After the company was blank by the government, it became a public service.

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