Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
naturalise
verb
/ˈnætʃ.ər.aɪz/
Definition
To adopt or adapt to the natural environment, or to grant citizenship to a non-citizen.
Examples
- After moving to Canada, she decided to naturalise and become a citizen.
- The organization aims to naturalise the indigenous plants in the area.
Meaning
Naturalise refers to the process of becoming accepted or established in a natural environment, or the act of conferring citizenship upon someone. In a broader sense, it signifies making something more natural.
Synonyms
- Integrate
- Adapt
- Naturalize
