Definition

Relating to the process of cultural change that occurs when individuals or groups from different cultures interact and influence each other.

Example

The acculturative process can lead to significant changes in cultural identity.

Conversation

I read an article about how acculturative processes affect new immigrants.

That sounds interesting! What did it say?

It explained how different cultures blend together during the acculturative phase.

I can see how that would create unique communities.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Acculturative → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "cultura" (meaning cultivation or culture) combined with the suffix "-ive" (meaning having the nature of). The word describes the process of adapting to or adopting the cultural traits of another group.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cultivating' ('cultura') new cultural traits 'to' ('ad-') adapt to another culture — that's what acculturative means.

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