1. the process of converting something into common ownership or control; the act of making something communal or shared by a community
Usage: formal; often used in political or economic contexts
2. in Marxist theory, the process of transforming capitalist society into a communist society by abolishing private property and class distinctions
Usage: political theory; academic

Examples

• The communization of land resources was a central goal of the revolutionary government.
• Advocates argued that communization of healthcare would ensure universal access.
• The communization of the factory meant workers shared ownership and decision-making power.
• Historical communization efforts in the Soviet Union reshaped economic structures.
• Some communities pursued the communization of agricultural production to increase efficiency.
• The proposal for communization of public utilities sparked significant debate.