| Pronunciation: | en`kulchu'reyshun | ||
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| Definition: | [n] the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture; "the socialization of children to the norms of their culture" | ||
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| Synonyms: | acculturation, socialisation, socialization | ||
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| See Also: | breeding, bringing up, cultivation, fosterage, fostering, nurture, raising, rearing, social control, upbringing | ||
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| Definition: | the process by which human infants learn their culture. | ||
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