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:
After living in the country for ten years, she became a naturalized citizen.
The ceremony welcomed new naturalized citizens.