acculturation acculturation /əˌkʌltjʊˈreɪʃən/

noun

1. () The adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture  ( enculturation , socialisation [British] , socialization , acculturation )
   the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture
    The socialization of children to the norms of their culture
   the socialization of children to the norms of their culture
   
   
2. The process of assimilating new ideas into an existing cognitive structure  ( acculturation , assimilation )
   the process of assimilating new ideas into an existing cognitive structure
   
3. All the knowledge and values shared by a society  ( acculturation , culture )
   all the knowledge and values shared by a society
    The culture of a place is often reflected in its art, music, and traditions.
   The culture of a place is often reflected in its art, music, and traditions.