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acculturation

nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/ɐkultuɾɐˈsɐ̃w̃/a·cul·tu·ra·ção

Definition

1

The process by which a group or individual acquires the culture of another group, usually dominant.

Usage examples

The acculturation of immigrants involves learning new languages and customs.
Anthropologists study the acculturation processes of isolated tribes.

Common combinations

process of acculturationforced acculturation