1. removing national character, identity, or control from something; stripping of national ownership or status
Usage: British spelling; American English typically uses 'denationalizing'; present participle or gerund form of 'denationalise'

Examples

• The government is denationalising several state-owned industries.
• Denationalising the railway system proved controversial among workers.
• Critics argue that denationalising public services reduces accountability.
• The policy of denationalising key sectors attracted both support and opposition.
• Denationalising the healthcare system was a major political debate.
• Many European countries have considered denationalising their postal services.