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Naturalize
/nˈatʃəɹəlˌaɪz/
/ˈnætʃɝəˌɫaɪz/, /ˈnætʃɹəˌɫaɪz/
naturaliseto naturalize
01
to admit a foreigner as an official citizen in a country
02
make more natural or lifelike
03
adopt to another place
04
adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment
05
explain with reference to nature
naturalize
v
natural
adj
nature
n
denaturalize
v
denaturalize
v
naturalized
adj
naturalized
adj
Example
The family eagerly awaited their turn to be naturalized, excited to officially become citizens of their new country and fully participate in its democratic process.
After living in the country for several years, she decided to naturalize and apply for citizenship to fully integrate into her adopted homeland.
He felt a deep sense of pride and belonging when he was finally naturalized as a citizen, having worked hard to contribute to his new country.
