naturalization

naturalization
noun
1. the quality of being brought into conformity with nature
Syn: ↑naturalisation
Derivationally related forms: ↑naturalise (for: ↑naturalisation), ↑naturalize
Hypernyms: ↑naturalness
2. the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship
Syn: ↑naturalisation
Derivationally related forms: ↑naturalise (for: ↑naturalisation), ↑naturalize
Topics: ↑law, ↑jurisprudence
Hypernyms: ↑proceeding, ↑legal proceeding, ↑proceedings
3. the introduction of animals or plants to places where they flourish but are not indigenous
Syn: ↑naturalisation
Derivationally related forms: ↑naturalise (for: ↑naturalisation), ↑naturalize
Hypernyms: ↑introduction, ↑debut, ↑first appearance, ↑launching, ↑unveiling, ↑entry
4. changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers' phonology
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the naturalization in English of many Italian words

Syn: ↑naturalisation
Derivationally related forms: ↑naturalise (for: ↑naturalisation), ↑naturalize
Hypernyms: ↑borrowing, ↑adoption

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  • naturalization — (n.) 1570s, from M.Fr. naturalisation, from naturaliser (see NATURALIZE (Cf. naturalize)) …   Etymology dictionary

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  • Naturalization — For the biology usage, see Naturalisation (biology) and Invasive species. A judge swears in a new citizen to be. New York, 1910 Legal status of persons …   Wikipedia

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