Definition of 'naturalization'

Noun

1. the quality of being brought into conformity with nature
      Synonyms: naturalisation
2. the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship
      Synonyms: naturalisation
3. the introduction of animals or plants to places where they flourish but are not indigenous
      Synonyms: naturalisation
4. changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers' phonology; "the naturalization in English of many Italian words"
      Synonyms: naturalisation

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