Definitions

1. verb

to take in and interpret new information or ideas, to become similar or have the same characteristics as something else

“The company is trying to assimilate the new technology into their existing system.”

2. verb

to bring (a person or group) into a culture or society and make them part of it

“Immigrants often have to assimilate into a new culture when they move to a different country.”

3. noun

the act or process of becoming part of a culture or society

“The assimilation of the indigenous people into the dominant culture had significant effects on their traditional way of life.”

4. noun

the process of making (a person or group) similar or part of a culture or society

“The city’s assimilation program helped many immigrants adjust to their new life in the United States.”