acculturation
//əˌkʌltʃəˈreɪʃən//
Noun
acculturationSingular
acculturationsPlural
1
The process of cultural change and psychological change that results from contact between two or more cultural groups.
Acculturation occurs when immigrants adapt to the customs of their new country while maintaining some of their original traditions.
2
The adoption of the cultural traits or social patterns of another group, especially by an immigrant or minority group.
The acculturation of immigrant families often takes several generations.