Definitions for acculturation
əˌkʌl tʃəˈreɪ ʃənac·cul·tur·a·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. socialization, socialisation, acculturation, enculturationnoun

   the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture

   "the socialization of children to the norms of their culture"

2. acculturation, culturenoun

   all the knowledge and values shared by a society

3. acculturation, assimilationnoun

   the process of assimilating new ideas into an existing cognitive structure

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. acculturationnoun

   A process by which the culture of an isolated society changes on contact with a different one, especially a more advanced society.

2. acculturationnoun

   A process by which a person acquires the culture of the society that he/she inhabits, starting at birth.

3. Etymology: * First attested in 1880.

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1. acculturation

   Acculturation refers to the process of cultural and psychological change that occurs when two or more cultural groups come into contact, resulting in individuals or groups adopting aspects of the other culture. This can include changes to language, customs, values, beliefs, and behaviors. It is a complex process influenced by various factors such as the intensity and duration of contact, as well as the willingness and openness of individuals or groups to accept changes.

2. acculturation

   Acculturation is the process by which an individual or group adapts or assimilates to a different culture, often as a result of direct contact. It typically involves changes in language, behavior, values, beliefs, and lifestyle. Acculturation can be a result of various situations including migration, colonization, or the globalization of society. It is essentially how individuals learn the rules and customs of new cultural environments.

3. acculturation

   Acculturation is a process in which an individual or group adopts and integrates the cultural traits or social patterns of another group, often as a result of direct contact or exposure. It often involves changes in language, lifestyle, values, behaviors, and identity, influenced by factors such as societal pressure, immigration, or colonization. It does not necessarily mean the original culture is completely replaced; elements from both the original and new culture may be blended.

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1. Acculturation

   Acculturation explains the process of cultural and psychological change that results following meeting between cultures. The effects of acculturation can be seen at multiple levels in both interacting cultures. At the group level, acculturation often results in changes to culture, customs, and social institutions. Noticeable group level effects of acculturation often include changes in food, clothing, and language. At the individual level, differences in the way individuals acculturate have been shown to be associated not just with changes in daily behavior, but with numerous measures of psychological and physical well-being. As enculturation is used to describe the process of first-culture learning, acculturation can be thought of as second-culture learning. The concept of acculturation has been studied scientifically since 1918. As it has been approached at different times from the fields of psychology, anthropology, and sociology, numerous theories and definitions have emerged to describe elements of the acculturative process. Despite definitions and evidence that acculturation entails a two-way process of change, research and theory have primarily focused on the adjustments and adaptations made by minorities such as immigrants, refugees, and indigenous peoples in response to their contact with the dominant majority. Contemporary research has primarily focused on different strategies of acculturation and how variations in acculturation affect how well individuals adapt to their society.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Acculturation

   Process of cultural change in which one group or members of a group assimilate various cultural patterns from another.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of acculturation in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of acculturation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of acculturation in a Sentence

1. Mubin Shaikh:

   When you're dealing with first, second, even third generation individuals from various ethnic backgrounds, there are still problems of acculturation and integration.

2. Kevin Thomas:

   Acculturation to the U.S. has led to decreased activity, obesity and worse health outcomes.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Acculturation
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