NATURALIZATION

naturalization, naturalisation

(noun) changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers’ phonology; “the naturalization in English of many Italian words”

naturalization, naturalisation

(noun) the introduction of animals or plants to places where they flourish but are not indigenous

naturalization, naturalisation

(noun) the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship

naturalization, naturalisation

(noun) the quality of being brought into conformity with nature

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

naturalization (countable and uncountable, plural naturalizations)

The action of naturalizing somebody; act of granting citizenship.

The admission or adoption of foreign words or customs into general use.

The introduction and establishment of an animal or plant into a place where it is not indigenous.

Antonyms

• denaturalization

Source: Wiktionary

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Nat`u*ral*i*za"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. naturalisation.]

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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