Enculturating

/ɛnˈkʌltʃəreɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The ongoing process of teaching someone the beliefs, customs, and ways of their culture.

Etymology

Present participle of enculturate, using the -ing suffix to show the continuous action of cultural transmission.

Kelly Says

Every classroom is enculturating—teachers aren't just teaching math, they're teaching what it means to be part of your society, from following rules to understanding holidays.

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