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Meaning of governmentalization in English:

governmentalization

noun

(also governmentalisation)

  • The action or process of bringing something under the control or supervision of a government.

Pronunciation

governmentalization

/ɡʌvnˌmɛnt(ə)lʌɪˈzeɪʃn/ /ɡʌvnˌmɛntəlʌɪˈzeɪʃn/ /ɡʌvəˌmɛnt(ə)lʌɪˈzeɪʃn/

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Manchester Guardian. From governmental + -ization.