Naturalization
/nˈætʃərələzeɪʃən/
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Definition
(noun) The action of naturalizing somebody; act of granting citizenship.
Sentence Examples
The second argument deals with the naturalization of foreign workers in Japan.
A dual citizenship law was adopted in 2013, easing naturalization for non-citizen children.
CEFR Practice Quiz
After living in the country for five years, she finally applied for ____ so that she could become a full citizen and vote in the national elections.