acculturational
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/əˌkʌltʃəˈreɪʃənəl/
(acculturation)
cultural adaptation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acculturation' originates from the Latin word 'acculturare', where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'cultura' meant 'cultivation'.
Historical Evolution
'acculturare' transformed into the English word 'acculturation', and eventually led to the adjective form 'acculturational'.
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 the process of cultural change and psychological change that results following meeting between cultures.
The acculturational challenges faced by immigrants can be significant.
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Last updated: 2025/04/16 04:36