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Origin and history of naturalization

naturalization(n.)

"act of naturalizing; state of being naturalized;" specifically in reference to the act of receiving an alien into the condition of a natural citizen, 1570s, from French naturalisation, noun of action from naturaliser (see naturalize).

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1550s, "admit (an alien) to rights of a citizen" (implied in naturalized), from natural (adj.) in its etymological sense of "by birth" + -ize. In some instances from French naturaliser. Of words or expressions, "adopt as native or vernacular," 1590s. Of plants or animals, "introduce and acclimatize in places or situations where they are not indigenous," by 1708. Related: Naturalizing.

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