ACCULTURATION
(noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Acculturation.
Acculturation - as a noun
The adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture
Example: "The socialization of children to the norms of their culture"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enculturation15socialisation15socialization24Hypernyms (Closely Related)
social controlHyponyms (Broadly Related)
All the knowledge and values shared by a society
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
culture9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognitive contentcontent9mental objectHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The process of assimilating new ideas into an existing cognitive structure
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assimilation14Example Sentences
"The immigrants underwent acculturation in order to fit into their new society."
"The acculturation process can be challenging for individuals."
"The effects of acculturation can be seen in various aspects of life."
"The process of acculturation may take several years."
"Different factors can influence the rate of acculturation."
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Is ACCULTURATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, acculturation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ACCULTURATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is ACCULTURATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, acculturation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordACCULTURATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is ACCULTURATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, acculturation is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordACCULTURATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
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