naturalise
/ˈnætʃərəlaɪz/
verb
- To grant citizenship to a foreigner.
- The government naturalised thousands of refugees during the humanitarian crisis.
- After living in Canada for five years, she applied to be naturalised as a citizen.
- He was naturalised in a special ceremony at the courthouse.
- To introduce and establish a plant or animal in a region where it is not native.
- This species of bird was naturalised in New Zealand over a century ago.
- Gardeners often naturalise daffodils by planting bulbs in grassy areas.
- The park has naturalised many wildflowers along the walking trails.
- To adopt a foreign word, custom, or practice into common use.
- The tradition of celebrating Halloween has naturalised in several non-English-speaking countries.
- The word 'sushi' has been naturalised into English menus worldwide.
- Many yoga poses have been naturalised into Western fitness routines.
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