Acculturate
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /əˈkʌl.t͡ʃəˌɹeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Acculturate is a verb meaning (transitive) To change the culture of (a person) by the influence of another culture, especially a more dominant culture.
Meaning
(transitive) To change the culture of (a person) by the influence of another culture, especially a more dominant culture.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To be changed by acculturation.
- (transitive) To cause (a person) to acquire the culture of a society (or of a region, industry, or company), as in the case of children growing up in that culture, immigrants learning that culture, or new hires learning the ropes of a job.
Word Forms
- acculturates
- acculturating
- acculturated
Synonyms for acculturate
Depending on context, synonyms include socialize.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acculturize, enculturate, acculture, inculturate, culturalize, enculture.
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