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enculturation

DEFINITIONS OF: enculturation

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n the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture

Synonyms:
acculturation, socialisation, socialization
Types:
cultivation
socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
breeding, bringing up, fosterage, fostering, nurture, raising, rearing, upbringing
helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
Type of:
social control
control exerted (actively or passively) by group action
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