automobilize
/ɔːtəʊˈmə(ʊ)bɪlʌɪz/ /ɔːtəʊˈmə(ʊ)b(ə)lʌɪz/(also automobilized, automobilised) originally and chiefly US
verb
1 [with object] To convey by automobile. Also without object: to travel by automobile. rare.
2 [with object] To provide or equip with automobiles; specifically to provide (a place) with motor vehicles and a suitable road system; to accustom (a place's population) to the use of motor vehicles.
Origin
Early 20th century. From automobile + -ize. Compare slightly earlier automobilized.
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