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Denationalize v. t. (past & past part. denationalized; pres. part. denationalizing)

To divest or deprive of national character or rights. "Bonaparte's decree denationalizes, as he calls it, all ships that have touched at a British port." "An expatriated, denationalized race."

To change (something, as an industry or business) from state to private ownership or control; as, the British denationalization of steel.

Synonyms: privatize, denationalise.

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Etymology of 'Denationalize'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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Words linked to "Denationalize" : privatize, change, privatise, nationalise, nationalize, alter, denationalization, modify, denationalise