enculturation

noun

Meaning

The process by which individuals acquire the knowledge, values, and social norms of their own culture.

Examples

The school curriculum focuses on the enculturation of students into the values of a democratic society.
Anthropologists study how different societies manage the enculturation of their youth through rituals and storytelling.

Synonyms: socialization, assimilation, acculturation

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enculturation

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˌkʌltʃəˈreɪʃən/

Definition

The process by which individuals acquire the knowledge, values, and social norms of their own culture.

Examples

The school curriculum focuses on the enculturation of students into the values of a democratic society.
Anthropologists study how different societies manage the enculturation of their youth through rituals and storytelling.
Language acquisition is a fundamental component of the enculturation process for every human being.

Synonyms of enculturation

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