naturalization
pronunciation
How to pronounce naturalization in British English:
UK [ˌnætʃrəlaɪ'zeɪʃn]
How to pronounce naturalization in American English:
US [ˈnætʃərələˈzeʃən]
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- Noun:
- the quality of being brought into conformity with nature
- the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship
- the introduction of animals or plants to places where they flourish but are not indigenous
- changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers' phonology
Word Origin
- naturalization (n.)
- 1570s, from Middle French naturalisation, from naturaliser (see naturalize).
Example
- 1. They rejected his petition for naturalization .
- 2. Germany 's recent resurgence after a brief fallow period can be traced to two reforms : the loosening of naturalization laws that allowed talented young players from turkish , african and other immigrant backgrounds to play for germany , and , yes , a radical overhaul of the country youth-development system .
- 3. Finally , just last month , the department of homeland security increased immigration and naturalization fees by an average of 66 percent .
- 4. Wisconsin naturalization records-the wisconsin historical society describes how to obtain naturalization records .
- 5. So , for many people , choose the naturalization oath australia day has become a way to celebrate this important holiday .