acculturation acculturation
Definition(s):
- (n) the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture
- (n) all the knowledge and values shared by a society
- (n) the process of assimilating new ideas into an existing cognitive structure
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- The movement succeeded in defending native painting from European acculturation, but the price paid was ossification.
- Burger King has added to the acculturation process with such fillers for its bagel as eggs, cheese, ham and bacon.
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