denaturalization

American

[dee-nach-er-uhl-uhz-ay-shuhn, -ahyz-ay-shuhn] / diˌnætʃ ər əl əzˈeɪ ʃən, -aɪzˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

plural

denaturalizations

the act or process of denaturalizing, especially the revocation of citizenship for naturalized citizens.

Example Sentences

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The Justice Department’s announcement came with a brag: They are “pursuing the highest volume of denaturalization referrals in history.”

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Grounds for denaturalization and deportation included a naturalized citizen’s refusal to testify before a congressional committee about subversive activities.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

The Court was clear: Except in very rare cases, denaturalization and expatriation were taken off the table.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Yet, as concerning as these developments are, actually going through with a denaturalization is a complicated and legally fraught process.

From Slate • Jul. 11, 2025

There is a breath of poetry over the picture, but no denaturalization of the uncultured types.

From Famous Women: George Sand by Thomas, Bertha

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