Naturals
/ˈnætʃərəlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Individuals who are native-born citizens of a country, as distinguished from those who acquire citizenship through naturalization.
Only naturals have the right to vote without additional naturalization procedures.
Forms
- natural
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Commentary
The term 'naturals' is generally used in plural form to refer to native-born citizens legally distinct from naturalized persons.
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