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accultural

|ac-cul-tur-al|

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/əˈkʌltʃərəl/

cultural change

Etymology
Etymology Information

'accultural' originates from the word 'acculturation', which is derived from the Latin prefix 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'cultura' meaning 'cultivation'.

Historical Evolution

'acculturation' transformed from the Latin word 'acculturatio' and eventually became the modern English word 'acculturation', from which 'accultural' is derived.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'the process of cultural change', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to or characterized by acculturation, the process of cultural change and psychological change that results following meeting between cultures.

The accultural influences were evident in the community's new traditions.

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Last updated: 2025/04/16 03:06