naturalisation

noun
  1. The process of granting citizenship to a foreign-born person who meets legal requirements.
  2. Usage: British English spelling; American English uses 'naturalization'; Legal/administrative context
  3. The process of adapting or becoming accustomed to a new environment or culture.
  4. Usage: General/figurative use
  5. The introduction and establishment of a plant or animal species in a region where it is not native.
  6. Usage: Biology/ecology context

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