enculturation

English

Etymology

en- +‎ culture +‎ -ation

Noun

enculturation (countable and uncountable, plural enculturations)

  1. The process by which an individual adopts the behaviour patterns of the culture in which he or she is immersed.

Usage notes

Some social scientists reverse the meanings of enculturation and acculturation. Primary socialization is sometimes called enculturation, while secondary socialization is sometimes called acculturation.

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