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naturalisation

/ˌnætʃərəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌnætʃrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
The action of naturalizing somebody; act of granting citizenship.

Examples :

"After five years of living and working in Canada, Maria began the process of naturalisation so she could become a Canadian citizen. "
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Illustration communication

communication noun

/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act or fact of communicating anything; transmission.

"communication of a secret"

Illustration pictograms

pictograms noun

/ˈpɪktəˌɡræmz/

A picture that represents a word or an idea by illustration.

"The trail signs used pictograms of hikers, tents, and water to show where to find camping spots and drinking water. "

Illustration establishment

establishment noun

/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

The act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.

"Since their establishment of the company in 1984, they have grown into a global business."

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

Illustration admission

admission noun

/ædˈmɪʃ.ən/

The act or practice of admitting.

"The student's admission to the university was a joyous occasion. "

Illustration citizenship

citizenship noun

/ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/ /ˈsɪtɪzənˌʃɪp/

The status of being a citizen, in its various senses.

"My new citizenship in this country allows me to vote in elections. "

Illustration naturalizing

naturalizing verb

/ˈnætʃərəlˌaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈnætʃrəlˌaɪzɪŋ/

To grant citizenship to someone not born a citizen

"After living in the US for five years and passing the required tests, the government is naturalizing Maria as a citizen. "

Illustration ecosystem

ecosystem noun

/ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm/ /ˈikoʊˌsɪstəm/

A system formed by an ecological community and its environment that functions as a unit.

"The school's ecosystem is thriving, with supportive teachers, engaged students, and a positive environment. "

Illustration increasing

increasing verb

/ɪnˈkɹiːsɪŋ/

(of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.

"His rage only increased when I told him of the lost money."

Illustration indigenous

indigenous adjective

/ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs/ /ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/

Born or originating in, native to a land or region, especially before an intrusion.

"The Australian Aboriginal people are the indigenous inhabitants of the continent. "

Illustration introduction

introduction noun

/ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃən/

The act or process of introducing.

"the introduction of a new product into the market"

Illustration uncontrolled

uncontrolled adjective

/ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/ /ˌʌnənˈtroʊld/

Not controlled; not under control.

"The wildfire spread quickly due to the uncontrolled winds. "