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naturalizations

[/ˌnætʃərəlaɪˈzeɪʃənz/]
nounfemininepl: naturalizações
naturalizações
1. The legal process by which a foreign national becomes a citizen of a country
The naturalizations of immigrants were processed by the government agency.
As naturalizações dos imigrantes foram processadas pela agência governamental.
2. The act of adopting or accepting something as natural or normal
The naturalizations of foreign words into English happens gradually over time.
A naturalização de palavras estrangeiras no inglês acontece gradualmente ao longo do tempo.
3. In biology, the process of a species becoming established in a new environment
The naturalizations of invasive species can disrupt local ecosystems.
A naturalização de espécies invasoras pode perturbar ecossistemas locais.
Synonyms
citizenship acquisitionsadoptionsestablishmentsacclimations
Antonyms
denaturalizationsexpatriations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
naturalizações
Standard usage for citizenship process
Portugal
naturalizações
Standard usage, consistent with Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

become a naturalized citizen
naturalization process
path to naturalization
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