Naturalized citizens are individuals who were born outside of the United States but have gone through a legal process to acquire citizenship. They enjoy most of the same rights and privileges as native-born citizens.
Related terms
Citizenship: The status granted to individuals who are recognized as legal members of a country with certain rights and responsibilities.
Alien: A person who is not a citizen or national of the country they currently reside in.
Dual Citizenship: When an individual holds citizenship in two different countries simultaneously.