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Enculturation vs Accylturation - What's the difference?

enculturation | accylturation |

Accylturation is likely misspelled.


Accylturation has no English definition.

As a noun enculturation

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

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.

    accylturation

    Not English

    Accylturation has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

    English words similar to 'accylturation':

    agglutination, auscultation, acculturation, agglutinogen