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 Definitions of privatize  [ˈpraɪ vəˌtaɪz]  

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Definition of 'privatize' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.t.) privatize
to transfer from public or government control or ownership to private enterprise.

2.  privatize
to make private.

Etymology:  (1945–50)

Definition of 'privatize' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) privatize, privatise
change from governmental to private control or ownership
"The oil industry was privatized"

'privatize' - Nearby Entries  

private treaty  privation  privatise  privatize  privet  privet andromeda  privet hedge  



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