naturalisation

• Nom désignant le processus par lequel un État accorde la citoyenneté à un étranger, ainsi que l'adaptation d'une espèce, d'une plante ou d'un mot à un nouvel environnement ou à une nouvelle langue.

A noun referring to the process of granting citizenship to a foreigner, or the adaptation of something (such as a plant, animal, or word) to a new environment or linguistic system.

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1. Conformity with natureC1formal

   The quality or state of being brought into harmony with the natural world.

   Conformité à la nature

   • The artist sought the naturalisation of her style, blending it seamlessly with the landscape.
   • His philosophy emphasized the naturalisation of human desires.
   • The garden's design aimed at the naturalisation of exotic plants within the local ecosystem.

   Synonymesnaturalness

2. Granting of citizenshipB2formallegal

   The legal process by which a foreign national becomes a citizen of a country.

   Naturalisation (octroi de la citoyenneté)

   • She completed the naturalisation process after living in the country for five years.
   • The ceremony marked the naturalisation of over a hundred new citizens.
   • Changes in immigration law have simplified the naturalisation procedure.

3. Introduction of speciesC1formalscientific

   The act of introducing animals or plants to a region where they are not native but can thrive.

   Naturalisation d'espèces

   • The naturalisation of rabbits in Australia had unforeseen ecological consequences.
   • Botanists studied the naturalisation of the orchid species in the new habitat.
   • The park's management focuses on preventing the naturalisation of invasive plants.

   Synonymesacclimatizationestablishmentintroduction

4. Phonological adaptationC2formal

   The process of altering the pronunciation of a borrowed word to fit the sound system of the borrowing language.

   Naturalisation phonologique

   • The naturalisation of the French word 'croissant' into English involves a softened 'r' sound.
   • Linguists study the naturalisation of loanwords in different dialects.
   • The naturalisation of 'sushi' into American English often shifts the vowel sounds.

   Synonymesdomestication