accultural

/əˈkyuːlkʊlər/ or /əˈkʌlkʊlər/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or denoting the process of losing or being disconnected from one’s original culture, especially as a result of being exposed to another culture.

“The acculturated immigrant struggled to balance their new life with their cultural heritage.”

2. noun

a person or group that has undergone acculturation, losing or modifying their original cultural identity in the process.

“The acculturals in the community worked to preserve their cultural traditions amidst assimilation pressures.”

Synonyms

  • acculturated
  • assimilated

Antonyms

  • ethnocentric
  • unicultural