denaturalize
|de/nat/u/ral/ize|
/diːˈnætʃərəˌlaɪz/
revoking citizenship
Etymology
'denaturalize' originates from the Latin prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' and 'naturalize' from 'natural' meaning 'inherent or innate'.
'denaturalize' evolved from the French word 'dénaturaliser', which was adopted into English in the 17th century.
Initially, it meant 'to make unnatural', but over time it evolved to include the legal context of removing citizenship.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to deprive of naturalization or citizenship.
The government decided to denaturalize the individual due to fraudulent activities.
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Verb 2
to make unnatural or to alter the natural state of something.
The process of denaturalizing the landscape was controversial.
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Last updated: 2025/02/10 10:38