Definition

Describing something that has been brought back under national control after being privately owned.

Example

The company was renationalized to ensure public access to essential services.

Conversation

Did you hear that the energy company was renationalized last week?

Really? I didn't see that coming at all!

Yeah, it seems like the government thought it was better that way.

That makes sense, especially after all the issues with privatization.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To bring something back under the control of the government after it has been privatized.

Example

The government decided to renationalized the railway system to improve public transportation.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear that the government renationalized the railway system?

Yeah, I read about that! It seems like a big change.

I wonder how that will affect ticket prices in the long run.

Root Explanation

Renationalized → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "national" (from Latin "natio", meaning nation) and "-ized" (meaning to make or become). The word refers to the act of making something national again or restoring its national status.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') and 'nation' ('national') to remember that 'renationalized' means to make something national again.

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