enculturation

English

Etymology

From en- +‎ culture +‎ -ation.

Noun

enculturation (countable and uncountable, plural enculturations)

1. The process by which a person adopts the behaviour patterns of the culture in which they are immersed.

Usage notes

Some social scientists reverse the meanings of enculturation and acculturation.

Related terms

• enculturate
• enculture