assimilation

Definitions

The process of absorbing and integrating people, ideas, or cultures into a larger group or society.

The process by which the body absorbs and uses nutrients.

In linguistics, the process by which a sound becomes more like a neighboring sound.

Examples

Assimilation can take time in a new country.

The class discussed cultural assimilation.

Synonyms

integration absorption incorporation acculturation adaptation blending amalgamation

Antonyms

separation segregation isolation exclusion differentiation alienation division