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the process by which a foreign citizen becomes a citizen of a new country
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The process of naturalization in this country requires meeting specific criteria and passing a citizenship test.
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My friend's naturalization ceremony is next week, and we're all excited to celebrate with him.
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I heard she's finally getting her naturalization papers, so she can stop worrying about her immigration status.
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Becoming a citizen of that country felt like a naturalization of my identity and belonging.