Enculturation: meaning, definitions and examples
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enculturation
[ ɪnˌkʌltʃəˈreɪʃən ]
socialization
The process by which an individual learns the traditional content of a culture and assimilates its practices and values.
Synonyms
acculturation, culturalization, socialization
Examples of usage
- Enculturation begins at a very young age, as children observe and imitate the behaviors of those around them.
- Enculturation plays a crucial role in shaping an individual's identity and worldview.
- Through enculturation, individuals acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to function within their society.
- Enculturation involves both formal education and informal socialization.
- Enculturation helps individuals develop a sense of belonging and connection to their cultural heritage.
Translations
Translations of the word "enculturation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enculturação
🇮🇳 संस्कृतिकरण
🇩🇪 Enkulturation
🇮🇩 enkulturasi
🇺🇦 інкультурація
🇵🇱 enkulturacja
🇯🇵 文化習得 (ぶんかしゅうとく)
🇫🇷 enculturation
🇪🇸 enculturación
🇹🇷 enkültürasyon
🇰🇷 문화 적응 (munhwa jeogeung)
🇸🇦 تثقيف
🇨🇿 enkulturace
🇸🇰 enkulturácia
🇨🇳 文化适应 (wénhuà shìyìng)
🇸🇮 enkulturacija
🇮🇸 menningarnám
🇰🇿 инкультурация
🇬🇪 ინკულტურაცია
🇦🇿 enkulturasiya
🇲🇽 enculturación
Word origin
The term 'enculturation' is derived from the Latin word 'enculturatio', which means the process of acquiring culture. It has been used in anthropology and sociology to describe the socialization process through which individuals learn and internalize the norms, values, and practices of their culture. Enculturation is essential for the transmission of cultural heritage from one generation to another and plays a significant role in shaping individual identity and behavior.