denationalize

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de·na·tion·al·ize / dēˈnashənlˌīz/ • v. [tr.] 1. transfer (a nationalized industry or institution) from public to private ownership.2. deprive (a country or person) of nationality or national characteristics.DERIVATIVES: de·na·tion·al·i·za·tion / -ˌnashənləˈzāshən/ n.

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denationalize

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denationalize deprive of nationality. XIX. — F. dénationaliser; see DE- 7, NATIONAL, -IZE.

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