1. a person who advocates for or supports privatization, especially the transfer of public services or assets to private ownership or control
Usage: often used in political or economic contexts
2. a person who prioritizes private life, personal interests, or private enterprise over public or collective concerns
Usage: less common usage

Examples

• The privatist argued that private companies could run the healthcare system more efficiently than the government.
• As a committed privatist, she believed that education should be primarily funded by families rather than the state.
• Privatists often clash with public sector advocates over the role of government in the economy.
• The policy was criticized by privatists who saw it as excessive government intervention.
• Some economists identify as privatists because they trust market mechanisms over state planning.