Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
naturalize
verb
/ˈnætʃ.ər.ə.laɪz/
Definition
To grant citizenship to a foreigner or to make something more natural or familiar.
Examples
- She decided to naturalize after living in the country for several years.
- Gardeners often naturalize plants to help them thrive in local conditions.
Meaning
Naturalize can refer to the process of becoming a citizen of a country where one was not born, or it can mean adjusting something to make it fit better in a natural context.
Synonyms
- domiciliate
- adapt
- integrate
- acclimatize
