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

Derived Forms

• muˌnicipaliˈzation, noun

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of municipalize¹

First recorded in 1875–80; municipal + -ize