nationalize
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/ˈnæʃnəlaɪz/
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/ˈnæʃnəlaɪz/
When the government takes control of a business or industry and owns it.
The government decided to nationalize the steel industry to protect jobs and ensure fair pricing.
政府は鉄鋼産業を国営化し、雇用を守り公正な価格を確保することを決定しました。