acculturation

/əˌkʌltʃəˈreɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of adopting the cultural traits or social patterns of another group.
    • Acculturation can be a challenging process for people moving to a new country.
    • Language learning is a key part of acculturation for newcomers.
    • The study examined the acculturation of immigrant families in urban areas.
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