verb
- to teach or transmit the customs, values, and behaviors of a culture to someone, especially a child or new member of a group
Usage: often used in anthropology and education contexts; third-person singular present tense of 'enculturate'
Examples
- The school enculturates new students into its traditions and values.
- Parents enculturate their children by teaching them family customs and beliefs.
- The community center enculturates immigrants through language and cultural programs.
- Teachers enculturate young learners into academic norms and expectations.
- The organization enculturates employees by sharing its mission and workplace culture.
- Families enculturate their members through shared meals and holiday celebrations.