Naturalizál

Naturalizál is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to naturalize" in English. It primarily refers to the process by which a foreign national becomes a citizen of Hungary. This typically involves meeting specific legal requirements, such as residing in Hungary for a certain period, demonstrating knowledge of the Hungarian language and constitution, and possessing a clean criminal record. The process is governed by Hungarian nationality law.

The term can also be used in a broader, more figurative sense. It can describe the adoption or assimilation of something foreign into a local culture or environment. For example, a foreign plant species might be said to have naturalizál if it successfully thrives and reproduces in a new ecosystem. Similarly, a foreign custom or idea might naturalizál if it becomes widely accepted and integrated into Hungarian society. In biology, it specifically refers to a non-native species establishing a self-sustaining population in a new area. The legal and biological usages are distinct but share the core concept of becoming a permanent and integrated part of something new.