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acculturate

The correct spelling is acculturate.

How to pronounce acculturate

verb

IPA: /ə.ˈkʌl.tʃə.ˌɹeɪt/

Say it like: Acc-ult-ura-te

The correct spelling is acculturate. To change the culture of (a person) by the influence of another culture, especially a more advanced culture.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To change the culture of (a person) by the influence of another culture, especially a more advanced culture.
  2. 2.To cause (a person) to acquire the culture of society, starting at birth.
  3. 3.To be changed by acculturation.

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