Naturalization is a legal process by which a person

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acquires citizenship of a country other than their own. This process typically involves meeting specific requirements set by the country's immigration or naturalization laws, such as residency, language proficiency, and knowledge of the country's history and government. Once naturalization is granted, the individual obtains the same rights and privileges as other citizens of that country, including the ability to vote and hold public office.

becomes a citizen of a country that they were not born in. This process typically involves fulfilling specific requirements set by the government, which may include residency, language proficiency, knowledge of the country's history and government, and passing a citizenship test. Naturalization grants individuals all the rights and privileges afforded to citizens, such as voting and access to government benefits.