Definitions

1. verb

to make or declare someone a citizen, or to make a place or country a state or country with a citizenry

“The new law aims to citizenize all residents of the island nation within the next five years.”

2. verb

to treat or regard someone as a citizen

“The immigrant felt citizenized by the welcoming community and quickly became an integral part of it.”

3. noun

the act of making or declaring someone a citizen

“The process of citizenization was a lengthy and complex one, requiring multiple steps and paperwork.”