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expropriated

/ɛkˈsprəʊpriˌeɪtɪd/

/ɛkˈsproʊpriˌeɪtɪd/

expropriatedpast participle

/ɪkˈsprəʊprieɪtɪd/

/ɪkˈsproʊprieɪtɪd/

Used as a participial adjective meaning 'having been expropriated'.

Translations

экспроприированный

The expropriated land was used for public housing projects.

Экспроприированная земля была использована для общественных жилищных проектов.

Definitions

That has been expropriated; taken away from the owner, especially by a government or authority, often without compensation.

The expropriated land was converted into a public park.

Synonyms

expropriateverb

expropriated

Past Simple

expropriated

Past Simple

expropriated

Past Participle

expropriating

Gerund

/ɛkˈsprəʊprieɪt/

/ɛkˈsproʊpriˌeɪt/

Translations

экспроприировать

The government decided to expropriate the land for public use.

Правительство решило экспроприировать землю для общественного пользования.

Definitions

To take possession of (property) from its owner for public use or benefit, often without compensation.

The government decided to expropriate the land to build a new highway.

To deprive someone of ownership or rights, especially in a legal or formal manner.

The regime sought to expropriate the farmers of their land.

Synonyms

take over