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naturalization

/ˌnætʃərəlˈaɪˌzeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does naturalization mean?

noun

The process of becoming a citizen of a country, typically by an act of parliament or by a naturalization law. The act of making something natural or normal.

Example

"The naturalization process took several years, but she was finally granted citizenship."

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