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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

privatizing

/ˈprɪvətaɪzɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does privatizing mean?

verb

The act of making something private or exclusive, or the process of transferring ownership or control of a business or industry from public to private hands.

Example

"The government's plan to privatize the state-owned airline has been met with widespread criticism."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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