Nationalize and Privatize

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Nationalize

Nationalize verb - Put under state control or ownership.
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Privatize is an antonym for nationalize.
Nearby Words: nationalise, national, nationalistic, nationality, nationalism

Privatize

Privatize verb - Change from governmental to private control or ownership.
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Nationalize is an antonym for privatize.
Nearby Words: private, privation, privately, privatised, privatization
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