naturaliseerunud

Naturaliseerunud is an Estonian word that translates to "naturalized" in English. It is primarily used in two contexts: to describe individuals who have become citizens of a country in which they were not born, and to refer to plants or animals that have been introduced to a new environment and have established self-sustaining populations.

In the context of citizenship, a naturalised person is someone who has met the legal requirements of a foreign country and has been granted citizenship. This process typically involves residing in the country for a specified period, demonstrating knowledge of the language and culture, and renouncing allegiance to their former country. Naturalisation allows individuals to gain the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, such as voting, working, and receiving social benefits.

In ecology, naturalised species are those that have been introduced by humans, either intentionally or accidentally, and have spread beyond their point of introduction to reproduce and maintain their populations in the wild without further human assistance. A naturalised species is not necessarily considered a pest or an invasive species, though some naturalised species can become invasive if they outcompete native species and disrupt the ecosystem. The term implies that the species has become an established part of the local flora or fauna.