Finesentence logo

Assimilated: meaning, definitions and examples

🌍
Add to dictionary

assimilated

 

[ əˈsɪməˌleɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cultural integration

To assimilate means to absorb and integrate new information or experiences into existing knowledge or to adopt the customs and attitudes of a different group. This process can occur in various contexts, such as individuals adapting to a new culture or organizations incorporating new practices. Assimilation can lead to a blending of ideas and practices, facilitating smoother interactions among diverse groups. It's often seen in multicultural societies where immigrants adapt to the dominant culture while maintaining aspects of their original identity.

Synonyms

absorbed, adapted, incorporated, integrated

Examples of usage

  • The immigrants assimilated into the local community.
  • He assimilated the information quickly during the training session.
  • Over time, she assimilated the cultural norms of her new environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "assimilated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assimilado

🇮🇳 अवशोषित

🇩🇪 asimiliert

🇮🇩 diasimilasi

🇺🇦 асимільований

🇵🇱 asimilowany

🇯🇵 同化された

🇫🇷 assimilé

🇪🇸 asimilado

🇹🇷 benimsenmiş

🇰🇷 동화된

🇸🇦 مستوعب

🇨🇿 asimilovaný

🇸🇰 asimilovaný

🇨🇳 同化的

🇸🇮 asimiliran

🇮🇸 aðlagður

🇰🇿 ассимиляцияланған

🇬🇪 ასიმილირებული

🇦🇿 asimili olunmuş

🇲🇽 asimilado

Word origin

The term 'assimilate' originates from the Latin word 'assimulare,' which means 'to make similar.' It combines the prefix 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'similare,' derived from 'similis,' meaning 'like' or 'similar.' Historically, the concept of assimilation has been crucial in discussions of sociology and anthropology, especially concerning how individuals and groups adapt to different cultural environments. The first recorded use of 'assimilate' in English dates back to the early 17th century, and it has since evolved to encompass various fields, including psychology, education, and communication, where it describes the process of internalizing new information or behaviors.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,220, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.