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naturalizer

naturalizer

7.4
A person who helps people become citizens of a country
  • noun
  • /ˈnæʧərəˌlaɪzər/
  • US
translation icon : naturalizador
  • The naturalizer guided the applicants through the necessary steps to receive their citizenship.

Examples

  • The government hired a naturalizer to assist with citizenship ceremonies.

  • A skilled naturalizer can help immigrants adjust to life in a new country.

  • The naturalizer explained the process of becoming a citizen to the new arrivals.

  • The naturalizer helped immigrants feel more at home.

  • Many naturalizers work tirelessly to support new citizens.

  • A dedicated naturalizer often teaches newcomers about the culture and customs of their new home.

  • The naturalizer ensured that every individual felt welcomed during the citizenship ceremony.

Surface Forms

naturalizer singular
naturalizers plural

Morphology

naturalizer = naturalize (transparent) = natural + ize + er

Agentive '-er' attached to the productive verb 'naturalize' yields a person or thing that naturalizes; meaning follows regular derivation.

Etymology

Naturalizer comes from the word natural, which links to nature ('the natural world'), plus -ize ('to make') and -er ('one who does'). So, a naturalizer is someone who 'makes' something seem natural or who helps a person 'become' part of a country, like when someone gets citizenship.