acculturize

/əˌkʌltʃəˈraɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause (something) to be influenced by or become a part of the culture of another society

“The influx of immigrant cultures has led to an increased effort to acculturize new students into the school environment.”

2. verb

to adjust (oneself) to a new culture or way of life

“After moving to a foreign country, she had to acculturize herself to the local customs and language.”

3. noun

the process of adjusting to a new culture or way of life

“The acculturization process can be challenging, especially for young children.”

Synonyms

  • assimilate
  • culturalize

Antonyms

  • de-culturalize
  • deculturalize