nationalisation
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for nationalisation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of a government taking a privately owned industry or asset into public ownership.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use nationalisation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the nationalisation of the railways
full nationalisation
threaten nationalisation
oppose nationalisation
It's a formal term most often found in economics, politics and news reporting.
Etymology
Nationalisation came into English from French nationalisation. It can also be broken down as nationalise plus the ending -ation, which turns a verb into a noun describing the process.
Full origin of nationalisation →Frequently asked questions
What does nationalisation mean?
It means a government takes a privately owned industry or company into state ownership.
Is nationalisation the opposite of privatisation?
Yes, privatisation is the reverse process, where a state-owned asset is sold into private hands.
Why do governments carry out nationalisation?
Reasons vary, but it is often used to bring an industry seen as vital, such as transport or utilities, under public control.
