Definition of Naturalisation
Noun
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changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers' phonology
"the naturalization in English of many Italian words"
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the introduction of animals or plants to places where they flourish but are not indigenous
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the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship
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the quality of being brought into conformity with nature
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