Denaturalised

/ˌdiːˈnætʃərəlaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

British spelling: having had natural qualities removed or having been stripped of citizenship.

Etymology

Past participle/adjective form of denaturalise. Reflects British English spelling conventions established in the 19th century.

Kelly Says

Historically, denaturalised subjects in the British Empire were those who renounced allegiance—a dramatic status that meant losing all legal protections and rights.

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