naturalization

US /ˌnætʃ.ɚ.rə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌnætʃ.ɚ.rə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/
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the process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen of a new country

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The ceremony for naturalization was held last week.
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He completed all the requirements for naturalization.
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citizenshipenfranchisementdenizationincorporationassimilation
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