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
- The admission or adoption of foreign words or customs into general use.
- The introduction and establishment of an animal or plant into a place where it is not indigenous.
Word Forms
- naturalizations
- naturalisation
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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