Assimilation

Pronunciation: /əˌsɪməˈleɪʃən/

Assimilation (noun)

  1. The process of becoming part of a different culture by adopting its customs and values.
  2. The process of understanding and using new information or ideas.
  3. The process by which the body takes in nutrients from food.

Examples

  • Assimilation can lead to a richer cultural tapestry.
  • The assimilation of different traditions enriches society.

Common collocations: cultural assimilation, promote assimilation, successful assimilation, information assimilation, facilitate assimilation

Synonyms of Assimilation

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Assimilation

  • — In contexts of making distinct or different.
  • — In contexts of separating or isolating.