Definition

A person or thing that makes something national or brings it under national control.

Example

The nationalizer played a key role in transforming the industry into a state-owned enterprise.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new nationalizer policy they are proposing?

Yeah, I read some articles about it. It's quite controversial.

I wonder how it will affect local businesses if they go through with it.

That’s what I’m worried about too; it might change everything.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nationalizer → It is formed from "national" (from Latin "natio" meaning birth or nation) and "-izer" (a suffix meaning to make or to cause to become). The word "nationalizer" refers to someone or something that makes or causes something to become national or part of a nation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'nation' as a group of people born together, and '-izer' means to make. So, a nationalizer is someone who makes something part of a nation.

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