Definition of naturalizations

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  • naturalizations is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 24
  • naturalizations is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 24
  • naturalizations is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 28

Definition of naturalizations

  • changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers' phonology (noun)

    Examples

    1. the naturalization in English of many Italian words

    Synonyms

    1. naturalisation
  • the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. naturalisation
  • the introduction of animals or plants to places where they flourish but are not indigenous (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. naturalisation
  • the quality of being brought into conformity with nature (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. naturalisation

See definition of naturalizations in Merriam Webster