1. to teach or transmit the customs, values, and behaviors of a culture to someone, especially a child or new member of a group
Usage: often used in anthropology and education contexts; third-person singular present tense of 'enculturate'

Examples

• The school enculturates new students into its traditions and values.
• Parents enculturate their children by teaching them family customs and beliefs.
• The community center enculturates immigrants through language and cultural programs.
• Teachers enculturate young learners into academic norms and expectations.
• The organization enculturates employees by sharing its mission and workplace culture.
• Families enculturate their members through shared meals and holiday celebrations.