1. having been granted citizenship in a country other than one’s country of birth
Usage: legal term
2. having become established in a new environment, especially referring to plants or animals introduced to a region
Usage: biology; ecology

Examples

• She became a naturalized American citizen after living in the country for ten years.
• The naturalized citizens took the oath of allegiance at the ceremony.
• Many naturalized plants in the garden originally came from other continents.
• The naturalized species has adapted well to the local climate.
• He was a naturalized Canadian who had immigrated from Ireland.
• These naturalized flowers now grow wild throughout the region.