enculturation
noun
en·cul·tur·a·tion in-ˌkəl-chə-ˈrā-shən 
(ˌ)en-
(ˌ)en- : the process by which an individual learns the traditional content of a culture and assimilates its practices and values
enculturate
in-ˈkəl-chə-ˌrāt (ˌ)en-
verb (ˌ)en- 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Thomas also points to the hidden curriculum and the ease that comes with lifelong enculturation. 
Cathleen O’grady, Science | AAAS, 1 Apr. 2021
Cathleen O’grady, Science | AAAS, 1 Apr. 2021 Word History
Etymology
en- entry 1 + culture entry 1 + -ation, perhaps after acculturation
Note: Word promulgated, if not introduced, by the American anthropologist Melville J. Herskovits (1895-1963) in Man and His Works: The Science of Cultural Anthropology (New York, 1948).
First Known Use
1948, in the meaning defined above
enculturate
verb
as in to acculturate
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- acculturate
- habituate
- naturalize
- accustom
- condition
- amalgamate
- merge
- blend
- intermingle
- commingle
- integrate
- combine
- assimilate
- embody
- mingle
- fuse
- incorporate
- co-opt
- absorb
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