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Nationalize

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.

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Alter 76% connected

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

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Change 76% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

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Modify 76% connected

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

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Nationalization 74% connected

The act of nationalizing, or the state of being nationalized.

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Nationalization 74% connected

The act of nationalizing, or the state of being nationalized.

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Denationalize 94% connected

To divest or deprive of national character or rights.

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Denationalize 94% connected

To divest or deprive of national character or rights.

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