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
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.
• denaturalization
Source: Wiktionary
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
29 June 2025
(adjective) deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; “an estimable young professor”; “trains ran with admirable precision”; “his taste was impeccable, his health admirable”
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
