Naturalization

[,nætʃərəlaɪ'zeɪʃən] or ['nætʃərələ'zeʃən]

Definition

(noun.) changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers' phonology; 'the naturalization in English of many Italian words'.

(noun.) the introduction of animals or plants to places where they flourish but are not indigenous.

(noun.) the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship.

(noun.) the quality of being brought into conformity with nature.

Edited by Joanne--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The act or process of naturalizing, esp. of investing an alien with the rights and privileges of a native or citizen; also, the state of being naturalized.

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