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naturalisation

Pronunciation: [ˌnætʃərəlɪˈzeɪʃən]

Word

Context: "government"

(noun) the process of someone from another country becoming a citizen of a new country. It's like when you move to a new place and you want to be a part of that place's community and enjoy the same rights as others who already live there.

Example

After studying hard and completing all the steps, Maria received her naturalisation certificate yesterday.

Example

Tom decided against naturalisation because he didn't want to give up his citizenship in his home country.

Example

What does someone need to do to start the naturalisation process?

Context: "biology"

(noun) the process by which a plant or animal becomes adapted to living in a new environment. It's like when a fish starts to live in a lake and changes a little bit so it can swim better there.

Example

Over generations, many species undergo naturalisation in their new habitats, helping them survive.

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The sudden change in environment prevented the naturalisation of the species in the new area.

Example

How does naturalisation help species thrive in new habitats?

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