What does acculturate mean?
Definitions for acculturate
əˈkʌl tʃəˌreɪtac·cul·tur·ate
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Princeton's WordNet
acculturateverb
assimilate culturally
Wiktionary
acculturateverb
To change one's culture based on the influence of another culture, especially a more advanced culture.
acculturateverb
To change by acquiring the culture of society, starting at birth.
acculturateverb
To be changed by acculturation.
Etymology: * First attested in 1923.
ChatGPT
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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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of acculturate in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of acculturate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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