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disinvestment

American  
[dis-in-vest-muhnt] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈvɛst mənt /

noun

  1. the withdrawal of invested funds or the cancellation of financial aid, subsidies, or investment plans, as in a property, neighborhood, or foreign country.

Etymology

Origin of disinvestment

First recorded in 1935–40; disinvest + -ment

Example Sentences

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The long path here has veered between periods of openness, which helped U.S. companies profit and the Venezuelan economy grow, to those of resource nationalism and international disinvestment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

But it’s a city that still suffers more from poverty and disinvestment than an excruciating shortage of housing.

From Slate • Sep. 21, 2025

"Today's strike is a testament to the frustration and anger, not just at the latest curtailment, but the long-term disinvestment in Irish language funding," he added.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2025

Population loss and disinvestment make it difficult to maintain a water system, with fewer people paying for infrastructure designed for a much larger city.

From Salon • May 8, 2024

Skepticism over the value of college degrees has grown, and state disinvestment in public universities has accelerated across the nation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2024

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