acculturation
Definitions
The process of cultural change and psychological change that occurs when individuals from one culture come into contact with another culture.
The adoption of the behavior patterns, values, or customs of a surrounding or dominant culture by an individual or group.
Examples
The process of acculturation can be challenging for immigrants as they adapt to the customs and values of a new society.
Sociologists often study the acculturation of minority groups to understand how they integrate into the dominant culture over time.
Synonyms
assimilation enculturation socialization cultural adaptation integration