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naturalize

UK
/ˈnætʃ.ər.ə.laɪz/
US
/ˈnætʃ.ɚ.ə.laɪz/

Translations

naturalizeverb
naturalized
Past Simple
naturalized
Past Participle
naturalizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈnætʃ.ər.ə.laɪz/
US
/ˈnætʃ.ɚ.ə.laɪz/
naturaliserAu sens juridique : accorder la nationalité à une personne étrangère.
The government agreed to naturalize the refugees after the war.
Le gouvernement a accepté de naturaliser les réfugiés après la guerre.
naturaliserAu sens biologique : acclimater une espèce à un nouvel environnement.
Botanists have successfully naturalized the exotic bamboo species in the local forest.
Des botanistes ont réussi à naturaliser l’espèce de bambou exotique dans la forêt locale.
Additional translations
naturaliserSens technique : rendre plus naturel, plus réaliste ou conforme aux conditions naturelles.
naturaliserAu sens intransitif juridique, l’idée est généralement rendue en français par une tournure passive.
Synonyms
adapt
cultivate
domesticate
integrate
assimilate
acclimatize

Definitions

naturalizeverb
To grant citizenship to (a foreign national); admit to the citizenship of a country.
The government agreed to naturalize the refugees after the war.
To introduce and acclimate (a plant, animal, or other organism) to a new environment so that it lives and reproduces there as if it were native.
Botanists have successfully naturalized the exotic bamboo species in the local forest.
To make something appear more natural, lifelike, or in keeping with natural conditions.
The engineer adjusted the lighting to naturalize the virtual scene.
(intransitive) To acquire citizenship in a country; become naturalized.
After ten years of residency, she naturalized and obtained an Irish passport.
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