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/nˈætʃərələzˈeɪʃən/ /nˈætʃrələzˈeɪʃən/ Listen  Naturalization
noun 1.The quality of being brought into conformity with nature. Synonym: naturalisation. 2.The proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship. Synonym: naturalisation. 3.The introduction of animals or plants to places where they flourish but are not indigenous. Synonym: naturalisation. 4.Changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers' phonology. Synonym: naturalisation.
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