nationalisation
Meaning: The transfer of ownership of a private business, industry, or service to the state or government; the opposite of privatisation.
Nationalisation was widespread in post-war Britain, with industries like coal, steel, and railways being taken into public ownership. The policy is associated with left-leaning governments and aims to ensure essential services serve the public interest rather than private profit. 'Renationalisation' refers to bringing previously privatised industries back under state control.
Examples
- The nationalisation of the coal industry after the war brought all mines under state control. 战后煤炭行业的国有化将所有矿山纳入了国家控制。La nacionalización de la industria del carbón tras la guerra puso todas las minas bajo control estatal.戦後の石炭産業の国有化により、すべての炭鉱が国家の管理下に置かれた。전후 석탄 산업의 국유화로 모든 탄광이 국가의 관리 하에 놓이게 되었다.
- There have been renewed calls for the nationalisation of the energy sector. 重新国有化能源部门的呼声再度高涨。Se han renovado los llamamientos a favor de la nacionalización del sector energético.エネルギー部門の国有化を求める声が再び高まっている。에너지 부문의 국유화를 요구하는 목소리가 다시 높아지고 있다.
- The government announced the nationalisation of the struggling bank to prevent its collapse. 政府宣布将陷入困境的银行国有化以防止其倒闭。El gobierno anunció la nacionalización del banco en dificultades para evitar su colapso.政府は経営難に陥った銀行の破綻を防ぐため、同行の国有化を発表した。정부는 경영난에 빠진 은행의 파산을 막기 위해 해당 은행의 국유화를 발표했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: professional, media, academic
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From national (from Latin natio, birth, nation) + -isation. The term became prominent in British politics in the 1940s during the post-war Labour government.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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