dɛˈnɪzənaɪz

Definitions

1. verb

To make or declare someone a denizen; to give someone official status as a resident or inhabitant of a place.

“The government denizenized the refugees by providing them with permanent residency permits.”

2. verb

To populate or fill a place with denizens; to make a place habitable or inhabited.

“The new development denizenized the abandoned neighborhood, transforming it into a thriving community.”

3. verb

To give a place or thing a characteristic or quality of a denizen; to make something or a place seem habitable or inhabited.

“The artist’s imagination denizenized the empty space, turning it into a vibrant and lively environment.”