Naturalization (n.) The act or process of naturalizing, esp. of investing an alien with the rights and privileges of a native or citizen; also, the state of being naturalized. Naturalized (imp. & p. p.) of Naturalize Naturalizing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Naturalize Naturalize (v. t....
) A member of a secret political organization in the United States, the chief objects of which were the proscription of foreigners by the repeal of the naturalization laws, and the exclusive choice of native Americans for office. Know-nothingism (n.) The doctrines, principles, or practices,...