Naturalization — synonyms, definition

1. naturalization (Noun)

naturalisation

naturalization (Noun) — The quality of being brought into conformity with nature.

naturalization (Noun) — (law) the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship.

naturalization (Noun) — The introduction of animals or plants to places where they flourish but are not indigenous.

naturalization (Noun) — Changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers' phonology. ex. "the naturalization in English of many Italian words"

adoption borrowing creation debut entry first appearance foundation founding initiation innovation instauration institution introduction launching legal proceeding naturalness origination proceeding proceedings unveiling