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ENCULTURATION

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Enculturation.

Enculturation - as a noun

The adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture

Example: "The socialization of children to the norms of their culture"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acculturationsocialisationsocialization
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
social control
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Parents play a crucial role in the enculturation of their children."
"Anthropologists study the processes of enculturation in different societies."
"Immigrants may experience challenges with enculturation as they adjust to a new culture."
"The enculturation of children typically starts at a very young age."
"One of the main agents of enculturation is the family."
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Word Game Points

Is ENCULTURATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, enculturation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ENCULTURATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is ENCULTURATION a valid Words With Friends word?
No, enculturation is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid Word
ENCULTURATION is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is ENCULTURATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, enculturation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ENCULTURATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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