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1. | [ noun ] changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers' phonology | |
Synonyms: | naturalization | |
Examples: | "the naturalization in English of many Italian words" |
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Related terms: | borrowing naturalize | |
2. | [ noun ] the introduction of animals or plants to places where they flourish but are not indigenous | |
Synonyms: | naturalization | |
Related terms: | debut domesticate | |
3. | [ noun ] the quality of being brought into conformity with nature | |
Synonyms: | naturalization | |
Related terms: | naturalness domesticate naturalize | |
4. | [ noun ] (law) the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship | |
Synonyms: | naturalization | |
Related terms: | proceeding law | |
Similar spelling: |
naturalization natural_action natural_elevation naturalistic naturalised natural_selection neutralisation natural_resin natural_spring naturalized naturalness natural_gas natural_science natural_state natural_scientist natural_logarithm natural_immunity natural_glass natural_fibre natural_fiber natural_event natural_enclosure natural_virtue |