municipalized
/mjuˈnɪsəpəˌlaɪzd/
verb
- Past tense of municipalize: brought under the ownership or control of a city or town government.
- After the vote, the town municipalized the parking garages downtown.
- The city municipalized the garbage collection service last year.
- They municipalized the old hospital and turned it into a community health center.
adjective
- Owned or operated by a city or town government.
- Residents are happy with the municipalized water company's lower rates.
- The municipalized bus system now offers free rides for seniors.
- The municipalized electric utility has improved reliability across the city.
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