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enculturation
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enculturation [ɛnˌkʌltʃʊˈreɪʃən]
n
(Sociology) another word for socialization
enculturative  [ɛnˈkʌltʃʊrətɪv] adj
enculturation
the process by which a person adapts to and assimilates the culture in which he lives.
See also: Society
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Noun1.enculturation - the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture; "the socialization of children to the norms of their culture"
acculturation, socialisation, socialization
social control - control exerted (actively or passively) by group action
cultivation - socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners; "her cultivation was remarkable"
bringing up, fosterage, fostering, nurture, rearing, upbringing, breeding, raising - helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important"


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I don't mean they should assimilate indiscriminately, but there has to be good inculturation.
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Plain and simply, this is inculturation gone haywire.
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One can also learn a great deal about missionary inculturation from this book.
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