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enculturation
DEFINITIONS OF:
enculturation
1
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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