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enculturation vs. acculturation

enculturation

noun

  1. the process whereby individuals learn their group's culture, through experience, observation, and instruction.

acculturation

noun

  1. the process of sharing and learning the cultural traits or social patterns of another group:

    Acculturation of immigrants has contributed to the rich cultural diversity of the city.

  2. the result of this process.