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Enculturation Definition & Meaning

enculturation
noun
  1. the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture; "the socialization of children to the norms of their culture"

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What does enculturation mean?
the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture; "the socialization of children to the norms of their culture"
What part of speech is enculturation?
Enculturation is a noun.

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