Citizenize: meaning, definitions and examples

This term is rarely used in modern English and may be considered archaic or uncommon. It might be encountered in historical or legal texts.

• In the old kingdom, they would citizenize loyal subjects from conquered lands.

This is a formal term commonly used in legal and official contexts to describe the process by which a non-citizen acquires the citizenship of a country. It has a neutral connotation.

• It often takes several years to fully naturalize a foreign national.
• To naturalize, she had to pass a language and history test.

This phrase is typically used in official and legal contexts when a government or authorized body provides legal citizenship status to an individual.

• The government decided to grant citizenship to all refugees who have lived in the country for more than five years.
• After reviewing her application, the authorities decided to grant her citizenship.

This phrase is more informal and is used in general conversation or writing when referring to the process of someone becoming a citizen. It is less formal than 'grant citizenship' or 'naturalize'.

• They plan to make him a citizen once all the paperwork is completed.
• Through a special program, they can make immigrants citizens within three years.