Citizenized

/ˈsɪtɪzənaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Made a citizen or granted citizenship; having undergone the process of becoming a citizen of a nation or state.

Etymology

Past participle of 'citizenize'; the '-ed' ending marks completed action or state, creating an adjective describing someone who has been made a citizen.

Kelly Says

The past participle form marks a permanent transformation—a 'citizenized' person has crossed a legal and social threshold, gaining rights and obligations that are binding.

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