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deculturate

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[dee-kuhl-chuh-reyt] / diˈkʌl tʃəˌreɪt /

verb (used with object)

deculturated, deculturating

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

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Etymology

Origin of deculturate

de- + culture + -ate 1

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