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Word of the Day – Acculturation

By February 27, 2026Word of the Day

Acculturation (noun)

a-kul-chuh-ray-shun

The process of sharing and learning the cultural traits or social patterns of another group.

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80.

Example sentences

“Acculturation, and learning about other people is our favourite part of travelling.”

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