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naturalization

/ˌnætʃərələˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌnætʃrələˈzeɪʃən/

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

Examples :

"The family's naturalization application was approved, and they became citizens of the country. "
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Related Words

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 vocabulary

vocabulary noun

/vəʊˈkabjʊləɹɪ/ /voʊˈkæbjəlɛɹi/

A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning.

"The student used the new vocabulary list to learn the names of different flowers. "

Illustration application

application noun

/aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/

The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

"The application of this cream should reduce the swelling."

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 granting

granting verb

/ˈɡɹæntɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹɑːntɪŋ/

(ditransitive) to give (permission or wish)

"He was granted permission to attend the meeting."

Illustration somebody

somebody noun

/ˈsʌmbədɪ/ /ˈsʌmbɑdi/

A recognised or important person, a celebrity.

"That famous singer, somebody everyone recognizes, is performing at the school concert. "

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 populations

populations noun

/ˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃənz/ /ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃənz/

The people living within a political or geographical boundary.

"The population of New Jersey will not stand for this!"