'Naturalization' definitions:

Definition of 'naturalization'

(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]

Definition of 'Naturalization'

From: GCIDE
  • Naturalization \Nat`u*ral*i*za"tion\, n. [Cf. F. naturalisation.] 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. [1913 Webster]

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