transculturation

American

[trans-kuhl-chuh-rey-shuhn] / trænsˌkʌl tʃəˈreɪ ʃən /

noun

acculturation.

transculturation British

/ ˌtrænzkʌltʃʊˈreɪʃən /

noun

the introduction of foreign elements into an established culture

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Etymology

Origin of transculturation

First recorded in 1940–45; trans- + culture + -ation

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transculturation

The book provides a snapshot of her family’s life bouncing between homes on both sides, and the process of transculturation that resulted.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026

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