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naturalization

noun 6 syllables 14 letters Scrabble 23 WWF 27
Definitions
noun

changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers' phonology

“the naturalization in English of many Italian words”

noun

the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship

noun

the introduction of animals or plants to places where they flourish but are not indigenous

noun

the quality of being brought into conformity with nature

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