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Enculturation vs Acclturation - What's the difference?

enculturation | acclturation |

enculturation

English

(wikipedia enculturation)

Noun

  • the process by which an individual adopts the behaviour patterns of the culture in which he or she is immersed

    • Related terms

    * enculturate * enculture

    Usage notes

    Some social scientists reverse the meanings of enculturation and acculturation. Primary socialization is sometimes called enculturation, while secondary socialization is sometimes called acculturation.

    acclturation

    Not English

    Acclturation has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

    English words similar to 'acclturation':

    agglutination, auscultation, acculturation, agglutinogen, accultation