CEFR C1

naturalize

verb

Meaning

To admit someone into a country as a citizen, giving them the rights and duties of a citizen, especially after they have lived there for a period of time.

Examples

She hopes to naturalize after living in Canada for five years.
The process to naturalize can be long and complicated.

Synonyms: assimilate, adopt, integrate, naturalize

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naturalize (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈnætʃrəlaɪz/

Definition

To admit someone into a country as a citizen, giving them the rights and duties of a citizen, especially after they have lived there for a period of time.

Examples

She hopes to naturalize after living in Canada for five years.
The process to naturalize can be long and complicated.

How to Use naturalize

naturalize into (prepositional phrase): To become part of a new environment or culture. — "The plant was successfully naturalized into the local ecosystem."
naturalize as (prepositional phrase): To become recognized or accepted as a citizen of a country. — "She was able to naturalize as a citizen of the United States."

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