i Register
In some senses, nationalize is marked as archaic, British, US, rare. Watch for register when choosing this word.
verb
To make into, or to become, a nation.
Probably no Hindu who could make intelligent use of political freedom ever dreams of the present possibility of a nationalized India, […]
To bring a private company, or an industry comprising such companies, under the control of a specific government.
Near-synonym: socialize
The government plans to nationalize the energy industry.
To bring a concept such as a political issue or commercial campaign to the attention of the entire country.
To change from having local and regional variation to being national in character and scope.
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.