acculturated
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/əˈkʌltʃəˌreɪtɪd/
(acculturate)
cultural assimilation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acculturate' originates from the Latin word 'acculturare', where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'cultura' meant 'cultivation'.
Historical Evolution
'acculturare' transformed into the English word 'acculturate', maintaining its core meaning of adapting to a new culture.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cultivate or adapt to a new culture', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'acculturate'.
The immigrants acculturated to the new society over time.
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Last updated: 2025/04/16 03:36