Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

inculturation

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.36 in modern English

Syllables: in-cul-tur-a-tion
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

5

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The adaptation of Christian teachings in a non-Christian culture.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The expression of Catholicism within the total culture of India would be an example of “inculturation.” It emphasizes the adaptation of the faith to a variety of cultures rather than a process whereby the culture is modified to fit an expression of the faith that is foreign to it."
"I think that Western culture poses particular problems with regard to inculturation. You do not find theologians demanding that we be inculturated, adopt the norms of our society, and yet that is often what is happening."

Usage

Inflected Forms

inculturations (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

inculturate acculturation enculturation

Questions

What does inculturation mean?: The adaptation of Christian teachings in a non-Christian culture.

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