naturalization

CEFRB2

/nˈætʃərələzeɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The process of becoming a citizen of a country.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The admission or adoption of foreign words or customs into general use.

Examples

  • A dual citizenship law was adopted in 2013, easing naturalization for non-citizen children.

  • The second argument deals with the naturalization of foreign workers in Japan.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The introduction and establishment of an animal or plant into a place where it is not indigenous.

  2. The action of naturalizing somebody; act of granting citizenship.

More examples

In context

  • What's the difference between permanent residency status and naturalization?

Antonyms

Quick test

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After living in the country for five years, she applied for blank to become a citizen.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From Middle French naturalisation.