Enculturation
WordNet
noun
(1) The adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture
"The socialization of children to the norms of their culture"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- the process by which an individual adopts the behaviour patterns of the culture in which he or she is immersed
Usage notes
Some social scientists reverse the meanings of enculturation and acculturation. Primary socialization is sometimes called enculturation, while secondary socialization is sometimes called acculturation.