enculturation
/ɪnˌkʌltʃəˈreɪʃən/
noun
- The process by which a person learns the cultural norms, values, and behaviors of their society.
- Enculturation begins in childhood as children learn language and customs from their parents.
- The anthropologist studied the enculturation of young members in the tribe.
- Moving to a new country requires a period of enculturation to understand local traditions.