C1
internationalize vs nationalize
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| internationalizeverb/ˌɪn.tərˈnæʃ.ən.əl.aɪz/ | Meaning To make something take part in or be used in many countries. | Goes with — | Example The company wants to internationalize its business and open shops abroad. |
| nationalizeverb/ˈnæʃ.ən.əl.aɪz/ | Meaning to bring a private company or industry under government ownership | Goes with nationalize a bank | Example Critics fear that nationalizing the industry will raise taxes. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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