naturalization

/nˈætʃɚələzˈeɪʃən/ · 6 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the quality of being brought into conformity with nature
2. the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship
3. the introduction of animals or plants to places where they flourish but are not indigenous
4. changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers' phonology
   “the naturalization in English of many Italian words”

Synonyms for naturalization

• naturalisation

Words that rhyme with naturalization

• operation
• variation
• representation
• separation
• association
• derivation
• elevation
• inclination
• preparation
• application
• combination
• concentration
• formation
• foundation
• generation
• irritation
• organisation
• organization
• presentation
• radiation
• regulation
• relaxation
• replication
• reservation
• restoration
• translation
• accommodation
• administration
• animation
• assimilation