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nasyonalisasyon

nasyonalisasyón with stress marks

nationalization

noun nas-yo-na-li-sas-YON Spanish origin Rare

Usage Note

Nasyonalisasyon is a formal political and economic term referring to the process by which a government takes ownership of private industries or assets. It appears in history textbooks and policy discussions, particularly in the context of Filipino economic nationalism movements of the mid-20th century.

Examples

Beginner

" Tutol siya sa nasyonalisasyon. "

Natural Translation

He is against nationalization.

Literal Translation

Against he to nationalization.

Intermediate

" Maraming nagprotesta laban sa nasyonalisasyon ng mga pribadong kumpanya. "

Natural Translation

Many protested against the nationalization of private companies.

Literal Translation

Many protested against to nationalization of plural private company.

Advanced

" Iginiit ng pamahalaan na kailangan ang nasyonalisasyon ng industriya ng langis upang masiguro ang kapakanan ng buong bansa. "

Natural Translation

The government insisted that the nationalization of the oil industry was necessary to secure the welfare of the entire nation.

Literal Translation

Insisted by government that needed the nationalization of industry of oil so-that secure the welfare of whole country.

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