naturalization
NOUN
14 LETTERS · 6 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH N
naturalization is a valid 14-letter word worth 23 points in Scrabble and 27 points in Words with Friends.
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N1A1T1U1R1A1L1I1Z10A1T1I1O1N1
1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 10 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =23 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 46TRIPLE WORD → 69
MEANING
What does naturalization mean?
NOUN · 4 SENSES
1
Changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers' phonology.
“the naturalization in English of many Italian words”
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2
The proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship.
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3
The introduction of animals or plants to places where they flourish but are not indigenous.
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4
The quality of being brought into conformity with nature.
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