Naturalizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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naturalizing

 

[ ˈnæʧr əl aɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal status

Naturalizing refers to the process by which a non-citizen obtains citizenship in a country after fulfilling certain legal requirements. This usually involves an application process, an interview, and may require knowledge of the country's language and history. Naturalizing is usually a formal process governed by immigration laws. It transforms an individual from a foreign national into a full citizen, enabling them to enjoy rights and responsibilities such as voting and working without restrictions.

Synonyms

citizenship, indigenization, naturalization

Examples of usage

  • He is naturalizing in the United States.
  • She completed her naturalizing process last year.
  • Many immigrants are eager to start naturalizing.
  • Naturalizing is often a lengthy procedure.

Translations

Translations of the word "naturalizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 naturalização

🇮🇳 प्राकृतिककरण

🇩🇪 Einbürgerung

🇮🇩 naturalisasi

🇺🇦 натуралізація

🇵🇱 naturalizacja

🇯🇵 帰化

🇫🇷 naturalisation

🇪🇸 naturalización

🇹🇷 vatandaşlık kazanma

🇰🇷 귀화

🇸🇦 تجنس

🇨🇿 naturalizace

🇸🇰 naturalizácia

🇨🇳 归化

🇸🇮 naturalizacija

🇮🇸 nátúralizering

🇰🇿 табиғи ету

🇬🇪 ნატურალიზაცია

🇦🇿 təbiiləşdirmə

🇲🇽 naturalización

Etymology

The word 'naturalizing' comes from the root 'natural', which is derived from the Latin word 'natura', meaning 'birth' or 'nature'. The term began to be used extensively in the context of citizenship in the 18th century. The process of naturalization has evolved over time as countries have developed their immigration laws and policies. Initially, naturalization was primarily based on full assimilation into the culture and legal systems of the host country. In the modern era, the concept of naturalizing has come to emphasize legal procedures that grant rights and privileges associated with citizenship, reflecting a broader view of nationality that includes rights-based citizenship.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,197 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.