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Meaning of naturalize
to make something or someone a natural part of a place or system
Etymology of naturalize
The word "naturalize" originates from the Latin words "natura" meaning nature, and the suffix "-ize" which is a verb-forming suffix, with the word's earliest usage dating back to the 15th century
Initially, the term was used to describe the process of making someone a natural citizen of a country, and over time its meaning expanded to include other contexts such as introducing plants or animals to a new environment
Synonyms
assimilate
acculturate
integrate
incorporate
amalgamate
merge
blend
fuse
combine
unify
harmonize
synchronize
coordinate
adjust
adapt
acclimate
habituate
familiarize
domesticate
tame
civilize
humanize
socialize
normalize
regularize
standardize
stabilize
settle
establish
root
implant
ingrain
inculcate
instill
introduce
implant
transplant
resettle
relocate
repatriate
Definitions
- To make someone or something part of a country's population or a system, typically by granting them citizenship or legal status
- * To introduce and establish a plant or animal in a new region, so that it becomes a natural part of the environment
- * To make something seem normal or usual, often in a way that is considered deceptive or dishonest
Usage Examples
- The government has introduced a new policy to naturalize immigrants who have lived in the country for over five years
- * The company aims to naturalize the new technology by making it user-friendly and accessible to a wide range of customers
- * The botanist worked to naturalize the exotic plant species in the local ecosystem