denationalization

Definition of Denationalization in English :

changing something from state to private ownership or control

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Denationalization

verb

1.

to return or transfer (an industry, etc) from public to private ownership

2.

to deprive (an individual, people, institution, etc) of national character or nationality

verb transitiveWord forms: deˈnationalˌized or deˈnationalˌizing

1.

to deprive of national rights or status

2.

to place (an industry owned or controlled by the government) under private ownership

tr.v. de·na·tion·al·ized, de·na·tion·al·iz·ing, de·na·tion·al·iz·es

1. To deprive of national rights or characteristics.

2. To transfer (an industry, for example) from governmental to private ownership.