English word privatise comes from English -ise, English private
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ise | English (eng) | Used in certain words; see the usage notes. Suffix used in loanwords from French to form abstract nouns of quality or function. |
| private | English (eng) | (US, of a room in a medical facility) Not shared with another patient.. Belonging to, concerning, or accessible only to an individual person or a specific group.. Not accessible by the public.. Not in governmental office or employment.. Not publicly known; not open; secret.. Not traded by the public.. Protected from view or disturbance by others; secluded.. Secretive; reserved. (in plural [...] |
| privatise | English (eng) | (chiefly, British spelling). |