acclimatisation

/əˌklaɪmətəˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of becoming accustomed to a new climate or environment.
    • The hikers needed a few days for acclimatisation before climbing the high mountain.
    • The zoo carefully manages the acclimatisation of animals brought from different continents.
    • Acclimatisation to the desert heat took longer than she expected.
  2. The process of adjusting to new conditions, surroundings, or a different way of life.
    • Moving to a new country requires a period of cultural acclimatisation.
    • After years in the city, his acclimatisation to quiet rural life was surprisingly smooth.
    • The company offered workshops to help with the acclimatisation of new employees.
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