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naturalization

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Naturalization (noun) means the process of giving someone citizenship of a country they were not born in.

noun
1
The process of giving someone citizenship of a country they were not born in.
2
The taking up of foreign words or customs so widely that they become part of everyday use.
3
The bringing of a plant or animal into a place it is not native to, and its establishment there.
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Etymology

Comes from Middle French naturalisation.

naturalisation

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What is the meaning of naturalization?
"naturalization" (noun) means the process of giving someone citizenship of a country they were not born in.
What is another word for naturalization?
Other words for "naturalization" include naturalisation.
What are the different meanings of naturalization?
"naturalization" has 3 main meanings: 1. The process of giving someone citizenship of a country they were not born in; 2. The taking up of foreign words or customs so widely that they become part of everyday use; 3. The bringing of a plant or animal into a place it is not native to, and its establishment there.
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