Acculturation
Pronunciation
/əˌkʌl.tʃəˈreɪ.ʃən/
Definitions
- The process of adopting the cultural traits or social patterns of another group.
- The change in cultural identity that occurs when individuals or groups from different cultures interact.
Usage Examples
- Acculturation can lead to both cultural assimilation and cultural preservation.
- Her research focuses on the acculturation of immigrant communities in urban areas.
Etymology
From the prefix "ac-" meaning "toward" and "culture," from Latin "cultura," meaning "to cultivate."
Synonyms
- Assimilation
- Adaptation
- Integration
Antonyms
- Isolation
- Segregation
- Retainment
Translations
Language |
Translation |
Spanish | Aculturación |
French | Acculturation |
German | Akklimatisation |
Italian | Acculturazione |
Portuguese | Aculturação |
Russian | Аккультурация |
Chinese (Simplified) | 文化适应 |
Japanese | アキュルタレーション |
Korean | 문화적응 |
Arabic | الاستيعاب الثقافي |
Hindi | संस्कृति में समायोजन |
Bengali | অ্যাক্কুলট্রেশন |
Telugu | అక్యుల్టరేషన్ |
Tamil | அக்குல்டரேஷன் |
Marathi | अक्यूल्टरेशन |
Gujarati | અક્યૂલ્ટરેશન |
Punjabi | ਅਕ੍ਕੁਲਟਰੇਸ਼ਨ |
Malayalam | അക്കൾടറേഷൻ |
Kannada | ಅಕ್ಯುಲ್ಟರೇಶನ್ |
Odia | ଅକ୍ୟୁଲ୍ଟରେସନ୍ |
Assamese | অ্যাক্কুলট্রেশন |
Urdu | اکیولیشن |
Sinhala | ඇක්කූලේටියන් |
Vietnamese | Đồng hóa văn hóa |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
Pronunciation may vary significantly based on regional dialects and accents.
Historical Usage
The term has been used in social sciences since the early 20th century to describe the interaction between cultures.
Cultural Nuances
Acculturation can impact both the dominant and minority cultures involved, influencing language, traditions, and social practices.
More Information
This section can discuss the broader implications of acculturation on society, identity, and cultural heritage preservation.