Nationalization

Pronunciation: /ˌnæʃənələˈzeɪʃən/

Nationalization (noun)

  1. The process of a government taking control and ownership of a private company or industry.
  2. A change in which public authorities manage resources that were previously owned by individuals or firms.

Examples

  • Nationalization gives the state ownership of the company.
  • The state takes ownership through nationalization of the service.