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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

natatorial

IPA: /nəˈteɪtərɪəl/

KK: /nəˈteɪtərɪəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is related to or designed for swimming.

Example: The natatorial features of the bird help it glide effortlessly through the water.

natatory

IPA: /ˈnætəˌtɔːri/

KK: /ˈnætəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of swimming or capable of swimming.

Example: The natatory abilities of the frog allow it to move easily in water.

nationalise

IPA: //ˈnæʃənəlaɪz//

KK: /ˈnæʃənəlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To change a private business or industry so that it is owned and controlled by the government instead of private individuals.

Example: The government decided to nationalise the railway system to improve public transport.

nationalism

IPA: //ˈnæʃ.ən.əl.ɪ.zəm//

KK: /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of pride and loyalty towards one's own country, often leading to the desire for independence or self-governance.

Example: Nationalism can unite people in a country, but it can also lead to conflicts with other nations.

nationalistic

IPA: //ˌnæʃ.ənˈɪs.tɪk//

KK: /ˈnæʃənəlɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or supporting the interests and culture of a particular nation, often to the exclusion of others.

Example: The nationalistic policies of the government aimed to promote local culture and identity.

nationalization

IPA: /ˌnæʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌnæʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of bringing private businesses or assets under the control of the government or state.

Example: The nationalization of the railway system was a significant political move.

nationalize

IPA: /ˈnæʃənəˌlaɪz/

KK: /ˈnæʃənəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To change something from being privately owned to being owned and controlled by the government.

Example: The government decided to nationalize the oil industry to ensure better management and distribution.

nationalizer

IPA: /ˈnæʃənəˌlaɪzər/

KK: /ˈnæʃənəˌlaɪzər/

noun

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.

nationhood

IPA: /ˈneɪʃənhʊd/

KK: /ˈneɪʃənhʊd/

noun

Definition: The state of being a nation, especially in terms of having independence or self-governance.

Example: The struggle for nationhood has been a significant part of the country's history.

nativism

IPA: /ˈneɪtɪˌvɪzəm/

KK: /ˈneɪtɪvɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief or policy that supports the interests of native inhabitants over immigrants, often emphasizing the importance of preserving native culture and identity.

Example: Nativism has influenced many political debates about immigration in the United States.

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