### Question
How is the "naturalization" defined?


### Answer
The term **naturalization** is defined in *8 U.S.C. § 1101* as follows -

> the conferring of nationality of a state upon a person after birth, by any means whatsoever

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 11-NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

