naturalization
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The legal process by which a person becomes a citizen of a country they weren't born in.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She completed her _____ after living in the country for six years."
Answer: naturalization
In your own words, what does "naturalization" mean?
The legal process by which a person becomes a citizen of a country they weren't born in.
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