deculturize

English edit

Etymology edit

Pronunciation edit

(UK) IPA^(key): /diːˈkʌɫtʃəɹaɪz/, /diːˈkʊɫtʃəɹaɪz/

Verb edit

deculturize (third-person singular simple present deculturizes, present participle deculturizing, simple past and past participle deculturized)

(transitive) To strip of culture.

Synonyms edit

(to strip of culture): deculture, deculturate

Derived terms edit

deculturization