Naturalized

adj, verb

adj, verb ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of naturalize form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Adopted; granted citizenship; belonging after being introduced. not-comparable

    "naturalized citizen"

Adjective
  1. 1
    introduced from another region and persisting without cultivation wordnet
  2. 2
    planted so as to give an effect of wild growth wordnet

Synonyms

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acclimatedacclimatizedaccommodatedacculturatedacculturizedaccustomed

Example

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"As a permanent resident in Canada, Mary enjoyed the protection of Canadian law, but she would not be allowed to vote until she became a naturalized citizen."

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