naturalization

/ˌnætʃrəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌnætʃrələˈzeɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌna-ch(ə-)rə-lə-ˈzā-shən/ (ame, mw)

naturalization — noun

1. the legal process in which someone born in one country becomes a citizen of anot

1.名詞B2
釋義

the legal process in which someone born in one country becomes a citizen of another country

例句

After eight years in Canada, Lakshmi gained citizenship through naturalization.

gain citizenship through naturalization

Hassan studied for the language test before applying for naturalization in Spain.

apply for naturalization

同義詞
  • citizenship

    names the legal status after the process, not the process itself

  • naturalisation

    the standard British spelling of the same legal term

文法句型

apply for naturalization

gain citizenship through naturalization

用法筆記

Usually appears in legal or official contexts and often follows apply for, qualify for, or gain citizenship through. Distinguish from citizenship, which names the status itself rather than the process of getting it.

常見錯誤

❌She received naturalization when she was born in Italy.
✅She acquired Italian citizenship by birth.
💡Naturalization only refers to becoming a citizen of a country where you were not born.

2. the establishment of a non-native plant or animal in a new place where it can li

2.名詞C1
釋義

the establishment of a non-native plant or animal in a new place where it can live and reproduce without human help

例句

Biologists tracked the naturalization of zebra mussels in the lake system.

the naturalization of + species

Warm winters sped up the naturalization of the vine across coastal hills.

同義詞
  • establishment

    a broader ecology term for taking hold in a habitat

  • colonization

    often emphasizes the early spread of a species and can sound more technical or negative

文法句型

the naturalization of + species

naturalization in the wild

用法筆記

Used mainly in ecology and conservation writing. It describes successful establishment in the wild, not simply moving a species into a new country.

常見錯誤

❌The zoo completed the naturalization of two giraffes by shipping them overseas.
✅The zoo introduced two giraffes to a new area.
💡In biology, naturalization means a species becomes established and reproduces in the wild, not just that people moved it.