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naturalisation

/ naturalisation /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers'' phonology
"the naturalization in English of many Italian words"
Type of:
borrowing adoption
Derived:
naturalize naturalise
noun Sense 2
the introduction of animals or plants to places where they flourish but are not indigenous
Type of:
introduction debut first appearance
Derived:
domesticate cultivate naturalize naturalise tame
noun Sense 3
the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship
Type of:
proceeding legal proceeding proceedings
Derived:
naturalize naturalise
Domain:
law jurisprudence
noun Sense 4
the quality of being brought into conformity with nature
Type of:
naturalness
Derived:
domesticate cultivate naturalize naturalise tame
Semantic Complexity
65%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
23
Times Searched
3
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borrowing adoption introduction debut first appearance proceeding legal proceeding proceedings naturalness