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Topic: Politics

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.

nationally

IPA: /ˈnæʃənəli/

KK: /ˈnæʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that pertains to an entire country or nation.

Example: The policy was implemented nationally to ensure equal access for all citizens.

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.

nationwide

IPA: //ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd//

KK: /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Covering or affecting the entire country.

Example: The new law will be implemented nationwide next year.

adverb

Definition: In a way that covers or affects the entire country.

Example: The new policy will be implemented nationwide next year.

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.

nativist

IPA: /ˈneɪtɪvɪst/

KK: /ˈneɪtɪvɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports the idea that certain skills or traits are innate or natural, rather than learned or acquired.

Example: The nativist argued that language ability is something we are born with, not something we learn from our environment.

naturalization

IPA: /ˌnætʃərəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˈnætʃərəlɪˌzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of becoming a citizen of a country after meeting certain requirements, or the act of making something natural or accepted in a new environment.

Example: After living in the country for several years, she completed her naturalization and became a citizen.

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