naturalization


Definition: Meaning of, naturalization in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌnæʧrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən /

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naturalization naturalizations
  1. the quality of being brought into conformity with nature
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  2. law the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship
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  3. the introduction of animals or plants to places where they flourish but are not indigenous
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  4. changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers' phonology
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naturalization used in phrases

  • Immigration and Naturalization Service (noun)
    1. an agency in the Department of Justice that enforces laws and regulations for the admission of foreign-born persons to the United States
  • Immigration and Naturalization Service, the
    1. a US government organization which deals with IMMIGRATION, making sure that people from other countries obey official rules about who is allowed to live or work in the US. It also has the power to decide whether these people can become US citizens.
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