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Assimilation

Definition: Assimilation refers to the process in which one cultural group adopts the customs, practices, and beliefs of another cultural group, often resulting in a loss of traditional identity.

Senses:

  1. Noun: The act or process of assimilating or being assimilated.


    Example Sentence: The rapid assimilation of immigrant communities can lead to a diverse and multicultural society.

  2. Noun: The state of being completely absorbed or integrated into a dominant culture.


    Example Sentence: The assimilation of the indigenous population by European settlers had a profound impact on their way of life.

  3. Noun: The absorption and integration of new information or experiences into an individual's existing knowledge or beliefs.


    Example Sentence: Learning a new language involves the assimilation of vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

  4. Noun: In biology, the process whereby nutrients from food are taken into the cells of an organism and converted into energy or used for growth.


    Example Sentence: The digestive system plays a crucial role in the assimilation of nutrients in the human body.

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