naturalization
noun
14 letters6 syllables23 points in Scrabble®27 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS4
NOUN
1
Changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers' phonology.
“the naturalization in English of many Italian words”
2
The proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship.
3
The introduction of animals or plants to places where they flourish but are not indigenous.
4
The quality of being brought into conformity with nature.
WORD FORMS
Related formnaturalize
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®23 points
Words With Friends®27 points
Double word46 points
Triple word69 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latinaturalizationnay
Starts & ends withN … N
Syllablesnat · u · ral · i · za · tion
SYNONYMS & RELATED2
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