Acculturized

/əˈkʌltʃəraɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Having undergone or completed the process of adapting to a new culture; someone who has adopted the practices and values of a different cultural group.

Etymology

Past participle of acculturize. Used interchangeably with 'acculturated' in describing completed cultural adaptation.

Kelly Says

Being acculturized doesn't mean you've lost your original culture—many bilingual people describe themselves as acculturized but not assimilated, maintaining strong ties to both cultural identities.

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