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enculturation vs. acculturation

[ en-kuhl-chuh-rey-shuhn ]
noun
  1. the process whereby individuals learn their group's culture, through experience, observation, and instruction.
[ uh-kuhl-chuh-rey-shuhn ]
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.

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