What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
disinvestment
Example
The government announced disinvestment in the coal industry due to environmental concerns. [disinvestment: noun]
Example
The company decided to disinvest from its non-core businesses to focus on its core operations. [disinvest: verb]
divestment
Example
The university decided on divestment from fossil fuel companies to align with its sustainability goals. [divestment: noun]
Example
The investors divested their shares in the tobacco industry due to ethical concerns. [divested: past tense verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disinvestment is more commonly used than divestment in financial contexts, while divestment is more commonly used in ethical, social, or political contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between disinvestment and divestment?
Both disinvestment and divestment are formal words and are typically used in professional or academic contexts.
