1. brought under the control or ownership of a municipality; managed by local government rather than private enterprise
Usage: descriptive use

1. past tense and past participle of municipalize; to bring under the control or ownership of a municipality or local government
Usage: transitive verb; often used in policy and government contexts

Examples

• The city municipalized its water system to ensure better public access and lower costs.
• Several European countries have municipalized their public transportation networks.
• The municipalized utility company now serves the entire region.
• After the municipalized takeover, service quality improved significantly.
• The government decided to municipalize the local hospital to provide free healthcare.
• Municipalized services are funded through tax revenue rather than private profit.