Definition of Naturalize
Naturalize
nat·u·ral·ize
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to grant a foreigner citizenship of a country, or to be granted such a citizenship;
e.g. She had lived long enough in the country to be allowed to naturalize and become a citizen.
(verb)
to cause/establish something to become or appear natural, to allow something to be assimilated or absorbed;
e.g. They attempted to naturalize the concept of gender fluidity.
(verb)
to cause (something, such as a plant) to become established so that it lives wild in a region where it is not indigenous;
e.g. The tree species was naturalized in America in the early 90's.
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