CEFR B2

public ownership

noun phrase

Meaning

The state of an enterprise, industry, or asset being owned and controlled by the government or the community as a whole, rather than by private individuals or corporations.

Examples

Public ownership of utilities ensures that essential services are accessible to all citizens.
The debate over public ownership versus privatization of natural resources continues.

Synonyms: state ownership, collective ownership, common ownership

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public ownership (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈpʌblɪk ˈəʊnərʃɪp

Definition

The state of an enterprise, industry, or asset being owned and controlled by the government or the community as a whole, rather than by private individuals or corporations.

Examples

Public ownership of utilities ensures that essential services are accessible to all citizens.
The debate over public ownership versus privatization of natural resources continues.
Many argue that public ownership leads to greater accountability and social benefit.

How to Use public ownership

public ownership of (prepositional phrase): Indicates what is owned by the public or state. — "The public ownership of the national railway system was a major political issue."
in public ownership (prepositional phrase): Describes something that is currently owned by the public or state. — "The country's energy sector has been in public ownership for decades."

Synonyms of public ownership

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Antonyms of public ownership

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