acculturating

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Verb acculturate has 1 sense

acculturate - assimilate culturally
--₁ is one way to assimilate

Derived forms: noun culture₁, noun culture₃, noun culture₂, noun acculturation₁
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Acculturating

Definition

Acculturating is the present participle form of the verb "acculturate." It refers to the process of adopting or acquiring the cultural traits or customs of another group or society.

Senses and Usages

Verb (Transitive) - The act of causing someone to assimilate to a different culture.

Example sentence: The school's exchange program aims at acculturating the students to the customs and traditions of various countries.

Verb (Intransitive) - The act of becoming accustomed to or adapting to a different culture.

Example sentence: After moving to a new country, she began acculturating by integrating herself into the local community.

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