Meaning & use
Enculturation
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The process by which a person learns and internalizes the values, beliefs, and behaviors of their surrounding culture, typically from childhood.
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Enculturation shapes everything from a child's table manners to their sense of humor.
Anthropologists study enculturation to understand how traditions are passed between generations.
A note on using this word
Enculturation is distinct from 'acculturation,' which refers to adapting to a new or different culture, often later in life or through contact with outsiders.
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