deculturate

[ dee-kuhl-chuh-reyt ]

verb (used with object)

, de·cul·tur·at·ed, de·cul·tur·at·ing.

1. to cause the loss or abandonment of culture or cultural characteristics of (a people, society, etc.).

Other Words From

• de·cultur·ation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of deculturate¹

de- + culture + -ate ¹