NATURALIZATION

• (noun) changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers' phonology

  "the naturalization in English of many Italian words"

  synonyms : naturalisation

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

  synonyms : naturalisation

• (noun) the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship

  synonyms : naturalisation

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

  synonyms : naturalisation

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