Naturalizations
/ˌnætʃ(ə)rələˈzeɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process by which a non-citizen acquires citizenship of a country.
She completed her naturalization after fulfilling the residency requirements.
Forms
- naturalization
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Commentary
Often used in plural to denote multiple instances or cases of individuals obtaining citizenship; legal texts sometimes distinguish the process (naturalization) from status (citizenship).
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