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

Words with a similar meaning to enculturation:

• socialization
• assimilation
• acculturation

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