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Meaning of NATURALISATION

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers' phonology; "the naturalization in English of many Italian words"
  2. [n]  the introduction of animals or plants to places where they flourish but are not indigenous
  3. [n]  the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship
  4. [n]  the quality of being brought into conformity with nature
 
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 Synonyms: naturalization, naturalization
 
 See Also: adoption, borrowing, debut, entry, first appearance, introduction, launching, legal proceeding, naturalness, proceeding, proceedings, unveiling

 

 

 

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