naturalized

[nach-er-uh-lahyz, nach-ruh-]

nat·u·ral·ize

[nach-er-uh-lahyz, nach-ruh-] verb, nat·u·ral·ized, nat·u·ral·iz·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to confer upon (an alien) the rights and privileges of a citizen.
2.
to introduce (organisms) into a region and cause them to flourish as if native.
3.
to introduce or adopt (foreign practices, words, etc.) into a country or into general use: to naturalize a French phrase.
4.
to bring into conformity with nature.
5.
to regard or explain as natural rather than supernatural: to naturalize miracles.
EXPAND
6.
to adapt or accustom to a place or to new surroundings.
COLLAPSE
verb (used without object)
7.
to become naturalized.
8.
to adapt as if native to a new environment, set of circumstances, etc.
9.
to study or carry on research in natural history.

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Naturalized is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
Also, especially British, nat·u·ral·ise.


Origin:
1585–95; natural + -ize

nat·u·ral·i·za·tion, noun
nat·u·ral·iz·er, noun
un·nat·u·ral·ize, verb (used with object), un·nat·u·ral·ized, un·nat·u·ral·iz·ing.
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naturalize   (nāch'ər-ə-līz')  Pronunciation Key 
To establish a nonnative species in a region where it is able to reproduce successfully and live alongside native species in the wild. Naturalized species may be introduced intentionally or unintentionally. Eucalyptus trees are native to Australia but have become naturalized in many other parts of the world.
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