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municipalize

[ myoo-nis-uh-puh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, mu·nic·i·pal·ized, mu·nic·i·pal·iz·ing.
  1. to make a municipality of.
  2. to bring under municipal ownership or control.


municipalize

/ mjuːˈnɪsɪpəˌlaɪz /

verb

  1. to bring under municipal ownership or control
  2. to make a municipality of


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Derived Forms

  • muˌnicipaliˈzation, noun

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Other Words From

  • mu·nici·pal·i·zation noun
  • unmu·nici·pal·ized adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of municipalize1

First recorded in 1875–80; municipal + -ize

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Example Sentences

Unless physicians test themselves and their profession by results, we shall be compelled to "municipalize the medical man."

Municipalize on this scale, I would say, and I am with you altogether.

Will it need to municipalize him in order to protect itself?

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