denaturalization
Definition
The legal process of revoking a person's citizenship, particularly that of a naturalized citizen, often due to fraud, disloyalty, or criminal activity.
The act of stripping away natural qualities or characteristics, rendering something artificial or unnatural.
Examples
After his viral video confessing loyalty to a rival coffee chain, the barista faced swift denaturalization from his artisanal cafe cult.
The chef's denaturalization of the humble potato—turning it into a foam—left diners wondering if they'd ordered dinner or a science experiment.
In a bureaucratic blunder, the paperwork for his denaturalization got lost, leaving the ex-pat in citizenship limbo longer than his taxes.
Her denaturalization from the family recipe book came after substituting kale for cabbage, sparking a cabbage-patch riot at Thanksgiving.