die Einbürgerung, -en

The German word "Einbürgerung" is a noun meaning "naturalization" — the process of becoming a citizen of a country.

• It's made up of:
  • "Bürger" meaning "citizen"
  • The prefix "ein-" indicating "into" or "in"
  • The suffix "-ung" forming a noun from a verb (here, from "einbürgern" = to naturalize)

Similar words:

• "Staatsbürgerschaft" (citizenship)
• "Einbürgerungsprozess" (naturalization process)
• "Einbürgerungsrecht" (naturalization law)

Differences:

• "Einbürgerung" refers to the process or act of granting citizenship.
• "Staatsbürgerschaft" describes the status of being a citizen.