nationalization

• Action de transférer à l'État la propriété et le contrôle d'entreprises, d'industries ou de services privés, souvent dans un but d'intérêt général ou de politique économique.

A noun referring to the process of transferring private industry, assets, or services into public ownership and control by a national government.

indénombrable

1. Formation of a nationC1formal

   The process of a group of people or a territory becoming a nation.

   formation d'une nation

   • The nationalization of the colonies was a long and complex process.
   • Historians study the nationalization of various ethnic groups in the 19th century.
   • The movement aimed at the nationalization of the region under a single government.

2. Adoption of national characterC1formal

   The act of making something national in character or scope, rather than local or regional.

   Adoption d'un caractère national

   • The nationalization of the railway system connected all parts of the country.
   • The policy promoted the nationalization of cultural institutions.
   • Nationalization of the education system ensured uniform standards across the state.

   Antonymeslocalization

3. State takeover of private assetsB2formal

   The transfer of a private industry, company, or asset to state ownership and control.

   Nationalisation

   • The government announced the nationalization of the oil industry.
   • Nationalization of the banks was a key part of the economic reform.
   • The nationalization of the steel mills led to increased state control over production.

   Synonymescollectivizationexpropriationsocialization

   Antonymesdenationalizationprivatization