ACCULTURATION

/ə.ˌkʌl.tʃə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ Scrabble 17 Words With Friends 23

Definition

noun the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture. — synonyms: socialization, socialisation, enculturation
noun all the knowledge and values shared by a society. — synonyms: culture
noun the process of assimilating new ideas into an existing cognitive structure. — synonyms: assimilation