transculturation

[ trans-kuhl-chuh-rey-shuhn ]

noun

1. acculturation.

transculturation

/ ˌtrænzkʌltʃʊˈreɪʃən /

noun

1. the introduction of foreign elements into an established culture

Word History and Origins

Origin of transculturation¹

First recorded in 1940–45; trans- + culture + -ation

Example Sentences

His special interest is what he calls "transculturation"�the effect of one culture on another.

From Time Magazine Archive

Strolling through "From Eastern Han to High Tang: A Journey in Transculturation," it's easy to lose one's bearings.

From Time Magazine Archive