denaturalize

[ dee-nach-er-uh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, de·nat·u·ral·ized, de·nat·u·ral·iz·ing.

1. to deprive of proper or true nature; make unnatural.
2. to deprive of the rights and privileges of citizenship or of naturalization.

denaturalize

/ diːˈnætʃrəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to deprive of nationality
2. to make unnatural

Derived Forms

• deˌnaturaliˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• de·natu·ral·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of denaturalize¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; de- + naturalize

Example Sentences

Christianity does not denaturalize, but only sanctifies and refines according to the laws of nature.

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