English
Etymology
From Middle English denisein, from Anglo-Norman denzein, from deinz (meaning "within"), from LL. deintus (meaning "from within"). Confer dedans.
Noun
en-noun
- An inhabitant of a place; one who dwells in.
#: the giant squid is one of many denizens of the deep
- One who frequents a place.
#: the denizens of that pub are of the roughest sort
- UK A citizen naturalized through letters patent.
#: though born in Iceland, he became a denizen of Britain after leaving Oxford
- biology Local flora and fauna.
#: the bald eagle is a denizen of the northern part of the state
Translations
Japanese: 1. �����������, kyojuu sya�4. 帰����������, kika doubutsu�
Verb
en-verb
- transitive|UK To grant rights of citizenship to; to naturalize.
#: he was denizened to Ireland after fleeing his home country
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