1. plural of acculturation; the process by which individuals or groups adopt the cultural traits or social patterns of another group, especially a dominant culture
Usage: typically used in anthropology, sociology, and cultural studies; can refer to both voluntary and involuntary cultural change
2. plural of acculturation; instances or stages of the process of becoming accustomed to a new culture
Usage: often used when discussing multiple groups or multiple phases of cultural change

Examples

• The acculturations of immigrant communities often occur over multiple generations.
• Researchers studied the acculturations of different ethnic groups in the urban setting.
• Language learning is one of the key acculturations that newcomers experience.
• The acculturations process can involve both gains and losses of cultural identity.
• Schools play an important role in the acculturations of children from diverse backgrounds.
• Anthropologists documented the acculturations that occurred when the two societies made contact.