Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

naturalized

verb

/ˈnætrəˌlaɪzd/

Definition

To make a person a citizen of a country other than the one in which they were born.

Examples

After living in the country for several years, she was finally naturalized and could vote in elections.
He felt proud to be a naturalized citizen, embracing the culture and values of his new home.

Meaning

Naturalized refers to the process by which a foreign individual becomes a legal citizen of another country, often involving specific legal requirements and processes.