Definition

1. Noun:
   • The process of changing the pronunciation or form of a borrowed word to match the sound patterns of the adopting language: This sense refers to linguistic adaptation.
   • The introduction and establishment of animals or plants in a region where they are not native: This sense refers to a biological or ecological process.
   • The legal proceeding by which a foreign citizen is granted citizenship of a new country: This is the primary legal and political sense.
   • The quality or process of being brought into conformity with nature; making something seem natural: This is a more general or philosophical sense.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The naturalisation of the word "café" from French involved dropping the accent. (Linguistic sense)
  • The naturalisation of the European rabbit in Australia has had significant environmental impacts. (Biological sense)
  • After ten years of residency, she applied for British naturalisation. (Legal sense)
  • The garden design aimed for a sense of naturalisation, blending seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. (General sense)

Advanced Usage

• "Process of naturalisation": Often used to emphasize the procedural or gradual aspect, especially in legal and biological contexts.
  • The process of naturalisation requires passing a language and civics test.
• "Certificate of Naturalisation": The official document proving one has been granted citizenship.
  • He proudly framed his Certificate of Naturalisation.

Variants and Related Words

• Naturalize (verb): To undergo or grant naturalisation.
  • The plant species has naturalized in the coastal region.
  • He hopes to naturalize as a citizen next year.
• Naturalized (adjective): Describing something or someone that has undergone naturalisation.
  • She is a naturalized citizen.
  • A naturalized species of flower.

Synonyms

• Linguistic sense: Adaptation, assimilation, incorporation.
• Biological sense: Acclimatization, establishment, introduction.
• Legal sense: Citizenship process, enfranchisement.
• General sense: Harmonization, integration.

Related Phrases

• Path to naturalisation: Refers to the steps required to become a citizen.
  • The new law shortened the path to naturalisation for skilled workers.
• Oath of naturalisation: The solemn pledge taken by new citizens.
  • The ceremony culminated in the oath of naturalisation.

Related Idioms

• "To become naturalized": An idiom meaning to become fully accepted or established in a new environment.
  • After years abroad, his habits had become completely naturalized to the local culture.

Noun

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