'naturalisation' definitions:
Definition of 'naturalisation'
(from WordNet)
noun
The quality of being brought into conformity with nature [syn: naturalization, naturalisation]
noun
The proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship [syn: naturalization, naturalisation]
noun
The introduction of animals or plants to places where they flourish but are not indigenous [syn: naturalization, naturalisation]
noun
Changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers' phonology; "the naturalization in English of many Italian words" [syn: naturalization, naturalisation]