acculturate

/ˌækyəltˈweɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause (a person) to adopt the customs, attitudes, and behaviors of another culture

“The immigrants were struggling to acculturate to their new surroundings.”

2. verb

to adopt the customs, attitudes, and behaviors of another culture

“She found it difficult to acculturate to the new work environment.”

3. noun

the process of causing (a person) to adopt the customs, attitudes, and behaviors of another culture

“The company went through a process of acculturation to adapt to the new market.”

Synonyms

  • assimilate
  • incorporate

Antonyms

  • de-americanize
  • de-westernize