naturalization

• Nom désignant le processus d'adaptation de quelque chose à un nouvel environnement ou contexte, incluant l'octroi de la citoyenneté à un étranger, l'introduction d'espèces dans un habitat non natif, ou la modification de la prononciation d'un mot emprunté pour s'adapter au système phonétique d'une nouvelle langue.

A noun referring to the process of adapting something to a new environment or context, including granting citizenship to a foreigner, introducing species to a non-native habitat, or altering a borrowed word's pronunciation to fit a new language's sound system.

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1. Conformity with natureC1formal

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

   Conformité avec la nature

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

   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 naturalization process after living in the country for five years.
   • The ceremony marked the naturalization of over 200 new citizens.
   • Naturalization requires passing a test on the country's history and laws.

   Antonymesdeportationexpatriation

3. Introduction of speciesC1formalscientific

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

   Naturalisation d'espèces

   • The naturalization of rabbits in Australia had unforeseen ecological consequences.
   • Botanists studied the naturalization of the orchid species in the temperate climate.
   • The park's management monitored the naturalization of non-native fish in the lake.

   Synonymesacclimatizationcolonizationestablishmentintroduction

4. Phonological adaptationC2formal

   The modification of a borrowed word's pronunciation to fit the sound system of the adopting language.

   Adaptation phonologique

   • The naturalization of the French word 'croissant' into English altered its vowel sounds.
   • Linguists study the naturalization of loanwords to understand phonetic shifts.
   • The word 'sushi' underwent naturalization in English, losing its original pitch accent.