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acculturation

UK
/əˌkʌltʃəˈreɪʃən/
US
/əˌkʌltʃəˈreɪʃən/

Translations

acculturationnoun
acculturations
pl
The acculturation of immigrants often involves learning a new language and adapting to new social norms.
L’acculturation des immigrants implique souvent l’apprentissage d’une nouvelle langue et l’adaptation à de nouvelles normes sociales.
Synonyms
cultural assimilation
cultural adaptation
cultural integration
socialization
enculturation
acculturationadjective
UK
/əˌkʌltʃəˈreɪʃən/
US
/əˌkʌltʃəˈreɪʃən/
Used attributively in phrases such as “acculturation stress”, so an adjective entry is warranted.
acculturatifRare; surtout dans un contexte sociologique ou psychologique.
The study examined the acculturation stress experienced by recent immigrants.
L’étude a examiné le stress acculturatif ressenti par de récents immigrants.

Definitions

acculturationnoun
The process by which a person or group from one culture comes to adopt the practices and values of another culture, while still retaining their original culture.
The acculturation of immigrants often involves learning a new language and adapting to new social norms.
The result of such a process, where a person or group has adopted the cultural traits of another culture.
The acculturation of the community was evident in their celebration of both traditional and local holidays.
acculturationadjective
Relating to or resulting from the process of acculturation.
The study examined the acculturation stress experienced by recent immigrants.
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