acculturation

The word “acculturation” has 5 syllables: ac-cul-tur-a-tion

It's pronounced as /əˌkʌltʃəˈreɪʃən/


What is synonym and antonym for acculturation?

In the thesaurus, “acculturation” has 13 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for acculturation along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for acculturation

  • absorption
  • accordance
  • adaptation
  • adjustment
  • agreement
  • assimilation
  • conformance
  • conformity
  • congruence
  • consonance
  • harmony
  • incorporation
  • integration

Antonyms for acculturation

  • contrast
  • deviance
  • discrepancy
  • disparity
  • dissimilarity
  • distinction
  • distinctiveness
  • distinctness
  • divergence
  • diversity

Meanings of acculturation

  • noun
    1. A process by which the culture of an isolated society changes on contact with a different one.
    2. A process by which a person acquires the culture of the society that they inhabit, starting at birth.

Example Sentences

  • Acculturation is a key process for immigrants adapting to their new environment.
  • The study of acculturation explores how cultural traits are exchanged between different groups.
  • The acculturation of the indigenous community was influenced by both voluntary and forced interactions with outsiders.
  • The university offers workshops on acculturation for international students to help them adjust to life abroad.
  • The process of acculturation can sometimes lead to the blending of traditions and values from different cultures.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to acculturation, such as: absorption, accordance, adaptation, adjustment, agreement, assimilation, conformance.

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