The second argument deals with the naturalization of foreign workers in Japan.
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Naturalization
Synonyms for "naturalization" (81 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (17)
Noun(1 words)
acquisition of citizenship
Strong matches (24)
becomingbreakingbreaking-incase hardeningchangechange-overcitizenship by naturalizationcitizenship papersconditioningconversionculture shockdomesticationfamiliarizationflip flop
Noun(10 words)
becoming a citizenborrowed term integrationcidadaniacitizen by naturalizationcitizenshipcitizenship by naturalizationcitizenship grantcitizenship of romecitizenship topicecological integration
Related words (40)
flip-flopgrowthhabituationhardeninghousebreakinginurementlapsenationalizationnaturalized citizenshiporientationpaperspassageprogressre-formationreconversionreductionresolutionreversalseasoningshift
Show 11 more words
switchswitch overswitch-overtamingtrainingtransformationtransittransitionturning intovolte facevolte-face
Noun(6 words)
lexical assimilationnaturalisationnaturalizingnaturalizing processroman citizen statusspecies establishment
Verb(3 words)
naturalizing garden plantsnaturalizing grassesnaturalizing newcomers
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: about face, about-face, acclimation, acclimatization, accommodation.
- Sentence evidence is available for naturalization, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "naturalization".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "naturalization"
Keep "naturalization" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "naturalization" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "naturalization", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "naturalization" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
18 entriesadoptionbiological invasion conceptborrowingcitizenshipdebutecology processentryfirst appearanceintroductionlanguage changelaunchinglegal proceedinglegal processlinguisticsnaturalnessproceeding
Showing 16 of 18 words.
More specific
7 entriescertificate of naturalizationintroduced speciesloanword integrationnative form adoptionnaturalized citizennonindigenous animalnonnative plant
Collocations
6 entriescertificate of naturalizationcitizenship by naturalizationdual citizenshiploss of citizenshipnaturalization ceremonynaturalization law
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
A dual citizenship law was adopted in 2013, easing naturalization for non-citizen children.
Source: tatoeba (8907356)
These Phrygian divinities who had achieved full naturalization and had been placed on the official list of gods, were adopted by the populations of the Occident as Roman gods together with the rest.
Source: tatoeba (11608514)
What's the difference between permanent residency status and naturalization?
Source: tatoeba (12631886)
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "naturalization"?
Closest matches include about face, about-face, acclimation, acclimatization, accommodation.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "naturalization"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.