외국인에게 시민권을 부여하거나 외국인이 그 나라의 국적을 취득하여 귀화하게 하다.
To grant full citizenship to a person of foreign birth, or for a foreigner to be admitted to citizenship.
예문:
"He was naturalized as a citizen after five years of residency."
"The government plans to naturalize hundreds of eligible residents this year."
외래 동식물을 새로운 환경에 옮겨 심어 야생 상태에서 자급자족하며 살 수 있게 하다.
To establish a non-native plant or animal species in a new environment so that it can survive and reproduce on its own.
예문:
"The species of bird was naturalized in the region during the 19th century."
"These wildflowers have naturalized so well that they appear native."
외래어, 외국 관습 또는 사상을 자기 나라의 것으로 받아들여 동화시키다.
To adopt a foreign word, custom, or practice into a language or culture so that it becomes widely accepted.
예문:
"The word 'sushi' has been naturalized into many different languages."
"It takes time for foreign customs to be naturalized into a local culture."
사회적 또는 역사적 현상을 마치 자연스럽고 당연한 것처럼 보이게 하거나 그렇게 여기다.
To treat or explain something as if it were natural, normal, or inevitable, often masking its social or historical origins.
예문:
"The documentary attempts to naturalize the concept of social hierarchy."
"We often naturalize our habits, forgetting they are learned behaviors."
초자연적인 현상이나 신비로운 일을 자연 법칙이나 과학적인 원리로 설명하다.
To explain a phenomenon, especially a supernatural one, by means of natural laws or causes.
예문:
"The scientist tried to naturalize the reported sightings of ghosts."
"Philosophers seek to naturalize ethics by linking it to evolutionary biology."