naturalize

Meanings

• Verb

  To make (a foreign-born person or thing) a citizen of a country, especially of the United States.

  - "After living in the US for ten years, she decided to naturalize and become a citizen."
  - "The naturalization process can be lengthy and complex."

• Verb

  To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment.

  - "The new employee spent a few weeks naturalizing to the company culture."
  - "It took some time for the plant to naturalize in its new soil."

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Antonyms

supernaturalize

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with naturalize
moralize , realize , organize

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Variants

List of all variants of naturalize that leads to same result
naturalize , naturalized , naturalizes , naturalizing , naturalise , naturalised , naturalises , naturalising

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Etymology

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From the Latin word natura ('nature') + -alize ('to make').

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Trivia

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1. The United States Naturalization Act of 1790 was the first law to establish a uniform naturalization process.

2. The naturalization process for aliens serving in the US military was expedited after World War II under the Soldier's and Sailor's Civil Relief Act.

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Related Concepts

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1. Immigration: The process by which people move from one country to another with the intention of settling there.

2. Assimilation: The process by which a minority group adapts to the dominant culture, often involving the loss of cultural identity.

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Culture

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In literature, naturalization is a theme often explored in immigrant stories, where the protagonist must navigate and adapt to a new culture while maintaining their own identity.

How to Memorize "naturalize"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of becoming a citizen, such as taking an oath, receiving a certificate, or attending a naturalization ceremony.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of becoming a part of something new and unfamiliar.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: N-New environment, T-Taking an oath.

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