naturalization
noun
Simple meaning
The introduction of animals or plants to places where they flourish but are not indigenous.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈnætʃɚələˈzeɪʃən
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Definition
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noun
The introduction of animals or plants to places where they flourish but are not indigenous
The introduction and establishment of an animal or plant into a place where it is not indigenous.
The action of naturalizing somebody; act of granting citizenship.
The admission or adoption of foreign words or customs into general use.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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This meaning: The introduction of animals or plants to places where they flourish but are not indigenous
Used this way, naturalization is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Naturalizing / proceeding
Admission
Brought
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An advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms.
The doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms without recourse to spiritual or supernatural explanations.
As might be expected.
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Established multiword terms.
An agency in the Department of Justice that enforces laws and regulations for the admission of foreign-born persons to the United States.
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Synonyms
Sense: introduction of animals
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