ENCULTURATE Meaning and
Definition
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Enculturate is a verb that refers to the process of acquiring and incorporating the traditional values, customs, beliefs, and behaviors of a particular culture or society. It involves learning and internalizing the social norms, roles, and expectations that are prevalent in one's own culture or the culture in which an individual finds themselves.
Enculturation begins at an early age and occurs through various means, such as family, education, peer groups, and media. It is a lifelong process that shapes an individual's understanding and interpretation of the world, influencing their thoughts, attitudes, and behavior.
Enculturation plays a critical role in maintaining cultural continuity, as it ensures that each generation is equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to function effectively in their society. It helps individuals develop a sense of identity, belonging, and social cohesion within their cultural group.
The process of enculturation is not limited to a single culture but can also occur in multicultural settings, where multiple cultures coexist and interact. In such cases, individuals may undergo enculturation in more than one cultural context simultaneously.
Enculturation is distinct from acculturation, which involves the acquisition of traits from a foreign culture or society. While acculturation can occur as a result of migration, immigration, or cross-cultural exposure, enculturation primarily focuses on the transmission and preservation of one's own cultural heritage.
Etymology of ENCULTURATE
The word "enculturate" is derived from the combination of two separate words: "en-" and "culturate". The prefix "en-" in this context means "to cause to be" or "to make", while the term "culturate" originates from the noun "culture".
The term "culturate" itself comes from the noun "culture", which traces back to the Latin word "cultura" meaning "cultivation" or "tending". In Latin, "cultura" referred to the process of cultivating crops or tending to plants. Over time, the meaning of "cultura" expanded to include the cultivation and care of intellectual and artistic pursuits, as well as the development of social customs, beliefs, and practices.
The suffix "-ate" in "culturate" helps turn the noun into a verb, indicating the action of cultivating or developing culture.
Conjugate verb Enculturate
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