Acculturated: meaning, definitions and examples
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acculturated
[ əˈkʌl.tʃə.reɪ.tɪd ]
cultural adaptation
Acculturated refers to the process by which individuals or groups adopt the cultural traits or social patterns of another group, often as a result of prolonged contact with that group. This can involve changes in language, customs, and social norms, and it can occur in varying degrees depending on the influence of the dominant culture.
Synonyms
adapted, assimilated, conformed, integrated.
Examples of usage
- Many immigrants become acculturated over time.
- The local community acculturated to the influx of new residents.
- Acculturated individuals may face challenges in maintaining their original cultural identity.
Translations
Translations of the word "acculturated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aculturado
🇮🇳 संस्कृतिकृत
🇩🇪 akkulturiert
🇮🇩 akulturasi
🇺🇦 акультурований
🇵🇱 akulturacja
🇯🇵 文化適応した
🇫🇷 acculturé
🇪🇸 aculturado
🇹🇷 kültürel olarak uyum sağlamış
🇰🇷 문화에 적응한
🇸🇦 متأقلم ثقافياً
🇨🇿 akulturovaný
🇸🇰 akulturovaný
🇨🇳 适应文化的
🇸🇮 akulturiran
🇮🇸 menningarlegur
🇰🇿 акультураланған
🇬🇪 აკულტურებული
🇦🇿 mədəniyyətə uyğunlaşmış
🇲🇽 aculturado
Etymology
The term 'acculturated' comes from the root 'acculturation', which is derived from the Latin word 'cultura', meaning 'culture', combined with the prefix 'ac-' indicating 'to' or 'toward'. The practice of using cultural traits and adapting to a new culture has been observed throughout human history, especially during periods of migration, colonization, and globalization. Acculturation can lead to the blending of cultures, but it can also result in loss of original cultural identities if one culture overwhelmingly influences another. The concept gained prominence in social sciences during the early 20th century, particularly in anthropology and sociology, as these fields examined interactions between diverse cultural groups and their adaptations.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,561 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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