denaturalization
|de/nat/u/ral/i/za/tion|
/diːˌnætʃərəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(denaturalize)
revoking citizenship
Etymology
'denaturalization' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'reverse' or 'remove', and 'naturalization', which comes from the Latin 'naturalizare', meaning 'to make natural'.
'denaturalization' evolved from the combination of 'de-' and 'naturalization', which was used in legal contexts to describe the removal of citizenship.
Initially, it meant 'to remove the natural state', but over time it evolved into its current legal meaning of 'revoking citizenship'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of revoking someone's citizenship or naturalized status.
The government initiated denaturalization proceedings against the individual.
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Last updated: 2025/01/27 12:03