nationalization
[/ˌnæʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: nationalizations / nacionalizações
nacionalização
1. The process of transferring ownership or control of a private company, industry, or asset to the state or national government
The nationalization of the oil industry was a controversial political decision.
A nacionalização da indústria petrolífera foi uma decisão política controversa.
2. The process of making something national in character or scope
The nationalization of educational standards ensured consistency across all states.
A nacionalização dos padrões educacionais garantiu consistência em todos os estados.
3. The process of granting citizenship or national status to a foreign person or group
The nationalization of immigrants became a major policy initiative.
A nacionalização de imigrantes tornou-se uma iniciativa política importante.
Nationalization has been a significant political and economic issue in both Brazil and the USA, though with different historical contexts. In Brazil, nationalization policies were prominent during the Vargas era (1930s-1950s) and discussed extensively during periods of military rule. In the USA, the term often carries ideological weight in political debates about government control versus free-market economics.
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