Privatization
/prˈaɪvətəzeɪʃən/
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Definition
(noun) The transfer of a company or organization from government to private ownership and control.
Sentence Examples
It was disappointing to hear about the privatization of Chilean copper.
Algeria needs a privatization plan.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the national railway led to higher fares and a decline in service quality.