Meaning & use
acculturation
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The process by which a person or group adopts the customs, values, or practices of a different culture, often after moving to a new country.
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Acculturation can take years, as immigrants gradually adapt to a new country's customs.
The study examined how quickly children go through acculturation compared to their parents.
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Distinct from "assimilation": acculturation doesn't necessarily mean giving up one's original culture, only adapting to elements of a new one.
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