acculturation
|ac-cul-tu-ra-tion|
C1
/əˌkʌltʃəˈreɪʃən/
cultural adaptation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acculturation' originates from the Latin word 'acculturare,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'cultura' meant 'cultivation.'
Historical Evolution
'acculturare' transformed into the French word 'acculturation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acculturation.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cultivate toward,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'cultural adaptation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of cultural change and psychological change that results following meeting between cultures.
Acculturation often occurs when immigrants adapt to a new country's culture.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41