ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Naturalization

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Naturalization is a noun meaning The action of naturalizing somebody; act of granting citizenship.

Meaning

The action of naturalizing somebody; act of granting citizenship.

More Meanings

  1. The admission or adoption of foreign words or customs into general use.
  2. The introduction and establishment of an animal or plant into a place where it is not indigenous.

Word Forms

Synonyms for naturalization

Depending on context, synonyms include naturalisation.

Antonyms for naturalization

Common opposites include denaturalization.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include naturalisation, citizenship, nationality, nationalisation, adoption, admission.

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