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
11 January 2025
(noun) low evergreen shrub of high north temperate regions of Europe and Asia and America bearing red edible berries
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
