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enculturation vs. acculturation

enculturation
[en-kuhl-chuh-rey-shuhn] / ɛnˌkʌl tʃəˈreɪ ʃən /
Sometimes inculturation

noun

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

acculturation
[uh-kuhl-chuh-rey-shuhn] / əˌkʌl tʃəˈreɪ ʃən /

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.