denationalize

de·na·tion·al·ize

verb
\(ˈ)dē-ˈnash-nə-ˌlīz, -ˈna-shə-nə-ˌlīz\

Definition of DENATIONALIZE

transitive verb

1

: to divest of national character or rights

2

: to remove from ownership or control by the national government

— de·na·tion·al·i·za·tion \(ˌ)dē-ˌnash-nə-lə-ˈzā-shən, -ˌna-shə-nə-lə-ˈzā-\ noun

First Known Use of DENATIONALIZE

1807

Rhymes with DENATIONALIZE

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