denaturalize

Definition

To officially strip a person of their citizenship or nationality.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'de-' (meaning to reverse or remove) added to 'naturalize', which comes from the Latin 'naturalis', referring to the process of granting someone the rights and status of a native-born citizen.

In the news

The article discusses a proposed Republican platform resolution that would request the federal government to deport or denaturalize people who advocate for sharia law, which would mean revoking their U.S. citizenship.

Muslims push back as Texas Republicans sharpen attacks on sharia law

KWTX

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