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Definitions for acculturate
əˈkʌl tʃəˌreɪtac·cul·tur·ate

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. acculturateverb

    assimilate culturally

Wiktionary

  1. acculturateverb

    To change one's culture based on the influence of another culture, especially a more advanced culture.

  2. acculturateverb

    To change by acquiring the culture of society, starting at birth.

  3. acculturateverb

    To be changed by acculturation.

  4. Etymology: * First attested in 1923.

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  1. acculturate

    Acculturate refers to the process by which individuals or groups of people adopt or assimilate the cultural traits or social patterns of another group. This assimilation could involve elements such as language, customs, traditions, behaviors, or values. Acculturation can be a result of direct cultural exchange or indirect influences such as media, trade, and immigration.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of acculturate in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of acculturate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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