1. Granted the status of a denizen; made a resident or inhabitant of a place.
Usage: Rare; chiefly historical or legal contexts.; Often used in reference to aliens or foreigners granted citizenship or residency rights.

Examples

• The denizened merchants were granted full trading privileges in the city.
• After decades of residence, she became a denizened member of the community.
• The denizened population enjoyed the same rights as native-born citizens.
• He was denizened in the kingdom after swearing allegiance to the crown.