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deculturation

 

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Deculturation

Definition:

Deculturation refers to the process through which individuals lose their cultural identity, practices, and customs as they adopt new ones.

Usage:

As a noun:

1. The deculturation experienced by immigrant communities can be both challenging and liberating at the same time.

2. Deculturation is often observed in societies grappling with the rapid spread of globalization.

As a verb:

1. The displacement of indigenous communities can lead to the deculturation of their traditions and languages.

2. Urbanization and industrialization can deculturate rural populations.

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