nationalize

British, English, Oxford, US, Rare To make into, or to become, a nation.

British, English, Oxford, US To bring a private company, or an industry comprising such companies, under the control of a specific government.

British, English, Oxford, US To bring a concept such as a political issue or commercial campaign to the attention of the entire country.

Government, Politics British, English, Oxford, US To change from having local and regional variation to being national in character and scope.

British, English, Oxford, US, Archaic To make national; to make a nation of; to endow with the character and habits of a nation, or the peculiar sentiments and attachment of citizens of a nation.