naturalization
becoming a citizen legally
the official process of becoming a citizen of another country
naturalization of [someone]; apply for naturalization; grant naturalization
- She became eligible for naturalization after living in the country for five years.
- The law changed the residency requirement for naturalization.
- His application for naturalization was approved last month.
- He applied for naturalization in Canada.
- Naturalization can take several months.
non-native species becoming established
when a plant or animal from another place starts living and reproducing in the wild in a new place
naturalization of [a species] in [a place]
- The naturalization of several imported grasses changed the local ecosystem.
- Botanists track the naturalization of garden plants that escape into nearby forests.
- Climate can affect the naturalization of non-native insects.
- The plant's naturalization worried local ecologists.
- Naturalization happens when the species can reproduce in the wild.
foreign item becoming native-like
when something foreign becomes normal and familiar in another language or culture
naturalization of [a word/custom/idea] into [a language/culture]
- The naturalization of Italian food terms in English happened over many decades.
- Her research examines the naturalization of foreign customs in urban communities.
- Spelling changes often accompany the naturalization of loanwords.
- The word went through naturalization in English.
- Naturalization can make a foreign custom feel local.
making something seem natural
making people see something created by society as if it were natural or unavoidable
naturalization of [an idea/practice/inequality]
- The article criticizes the naturalization of economic inequality in popular media.
- Teachers discussed how advertising contributes to the naturalization of gender stereotypes.
- The exhibition challenges the naturalization of national borders.
- The book questions the naturalization of old social rules.
- Base: naturalization
- Plural: naturalization, naturalizations
application for naturalization
1citizenship application
a formal request to become a citizen
- She submitted her application for naturalization in June.
- The application for naturalization requires proof of residence.
- A lawyer helped him prepare his application for naturalization.
certificate of naturalization
1proof of naturalized citizenship
an official paper showing that someone became a citizen by naturalization
- He used his certificate of naturalization to apply for a passport.
- The agency asked for a copy of her certificate of naturalization.
- Keep your certificate of naturalization in a safe place.
citizenship by naturalization
1citizenship gained after birth
citizenship that a person gets by applying and being approved, not by being born with it
- The form asks whether she has citizenship by birth or citizenship by naturalization.
- He obtained citizenship by naturalization after years of permanent residence.
- Some countries allow citizenship by naturalization after marriage to a citizen.
naturalization ceremony
1citizenship ceremony
an official event where people become citizens
- More than 200 people became citizens at the naturalization ceremony.
- Her family attended the naturalization ceremony with her.
- The judge congratulated the new citizens during the naturalization ceremony.
naturalization interview
1citizenship application interview
an official meeting where an immigration officer asks questions about a citizenship application
- Her naturalization interview is scheduled for next month.
- During the naturalization interview, the officer reviewed his application.
- Applicants should bring the required documents to the naturalization interview.
naturalization oath
1oath for new citizens
the official promise people make when they become citizens
- After taking the naturalization oath, the applicants received their certificates.
- The judge administered the naturalization oath to the new citizens.
- The naturalization oath was the final step in her citizenship journey.
naturalization papers
1citizenship documents
official documents about someone becoming a citizen
- The archive keeps old naturalization papers from the early twentieth century.
- She found her grandfather's naturalization papers in a family file.
- The office asked him to bring his naturalization papers.
naturalization test
1citizenship exam
a test some people must pass to become citizens
- Applicants must pass a naturalization test before they can become citizens.
- She studied the country's history for the naturalization test.
- The naturalization test includes questions about government and rights.