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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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Successful missional encounter necessitates enculturation into the Arab world.
Toward de-Americanization through transculturation by Little, Christopher R. / Currents in Theology and Mission
QUT 2004, 'Education, enculturation and the arts: Fuelling an innovation centre', Queensland University of Technology, Arts Queensland, Education Queensland and Australia Council for the Arts, pp.
Students at risk: can connections make a difference? by Rickards, Tony / Youth Studies Australia
The apprenticeship model described by Lave and Wenger (1991) as legitimate peripheral participation portrays learning as an enculturation of novices into a way of thinking and doing that reflects the practices of an expert.
Challenges facing pre-service secondary teachers by Olson, Jo Clay / Academic Exchange Quarterly
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