denationalize
/diːˈnæʃənəlaɪz/
verb
- To transfer ownership or control of an industry or service from the government to private individuals or companies.
- The plan to denationalize the postal service was met with strong opposition from unions.
- The government decided to denationalize the railway system to improve efficiency.
- Many countries denationalize their airlines to reduce public debt.
- To deprive a person or group of national characteristics, rights, or citizenship.
- Some critics argue that global trade agreements denationalize local cultures.
- The regime tried to denationalize minority groups by banning their languages.
- The new law could denationalize immigrants who commit serious crimes.
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