denationalisation
denationalisation — noun
- denationalisationsingular
- denationalisationsplural
1. the process of moving a business or an entire industry out of government ownersh
the process of moving a business or an entire industry out of government ownership and into the hands of private companies or investors
Tuan studied the denationalisation of Vietnam's coffee export industry in his thesis.
denationalisation + of + [industry]
The denationalisation of the railway company led to lower ticket prices for Iker.
Minho's father lost his job during the denationalisation of the state textile factory.
Olivia wrote a report comparing denationalisation outcomes across three European countries.
After denationalisation of the telecom sector, Bilal could choose from six providers.
- privatisation
broader term covering any transfer to private ownership; denationalisation specifically implies a return from state control
- divestiture
formal term, often used for selling off parts of a state-owned enterprise rather than an entire industry
- nationalisation
the opposite process: bringing private industries under government ownership
- state acquisition
when a government takes control of a private company or sector
文法句型
denationalisation + of + [industry/sector]
用法筆記
British spelling; the US form is denationalization. Typically followed by 'of' plus the name of the industry or sector being transferred.