Meaning of the word "naturalized citizen" in English
What does "naturalized citizen" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
naturalized citizen
US /ˈnætʃ.ər.əˌlaɪzd ˈsɪt.ɪ.zən/
UK /ˈnætʃ.ər.əˌlaɪzd ˈsɪt.ɪ.zən/
Noun
a person who has become a citizen of a country that they were not born in, by following the legal process for doing so
Example:
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After living in the country for ten years, she became a naturalized citizen.
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The ceremony welcomed new naturalized citizens.