acculturation

Noun

Meaning

the process of assimilating new ideas into an existing cognitive structure

all the knowledge and values shared by a society

the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture

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the socialization of children to the norms of their culture Source: Internet

Also, the more acculturation there is between cultures, the more influenced the culture is to adopt Caucasians drinking practices. Source: Internet

Additionally, Muscogee descendants of varying degrees of acculturation live throughout the southeastern United States. Source: Internet

The cosmopolitan and multicultural nature of modern Guam poses challenges for Chamorros struggling to preserve their culture and identity amidst forces of acculturation. Source: Internet

Here's a taste of the writing style: "Baker's life is a microcosm and a laboratory test case for the study of assimilation, acculturation, and identity invention." Source: Internet

The acculturation of Amazonian peoples has been, at best, a difficult transition. Source: Internet

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