PoliticsJuly 13, 2026
nationalisation
/ˌnæʃnəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
Definition
The process of a government taking ownership and control of private assets, industries, or services to be run for public benefit.
Etymology
Derived from the English word 'nation' plus the suffix '-ise' (to make) and '-ation' (the act or process). It reflects the 19th-century transition to state-run control of vital infrastructure, entering common usage during the rise of industrial regulation.
In the news
In this article, nationalisation refers to the full state takeover of utility companies. The author notes that Burnham plans to increase public control without necessarily pursuing full nationalisation, as doing so would be extremely expensive.
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