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expropriator

UK
/ɛkˈsprəʊprieɪtə/
US
/ɛkˈsproʊpriˌeɪtɚ/

Translations

expropriatornoun
expropriators
pl
UK
/ɛkˈsprəʊprieɪtə/
US
/ɛkˈsproʊpriˌeɪtɚ/
The expropriator took control of the land for public use.
Экспроприатор взял под контроль землю для общественного использования.
Synonyms
appropriator
seizer
confiscator
usurper
takeover agent

Definitions

expropriatornoun
A person or entity that takes property from its owner for public use or benefit, often with compensation.
The government acted as an expropriator when it seized the land to build a new highway.
Someone who unjustly takes another person's property or the product of their labor, especially for personal gain; a thief or exploiter.
Marx argued that, under capitalism, the capitalists are the true expropriators of the workers.
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