Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

assimilationism

Noun

/əˌsɪməˈleɪʃənˌɪzəm/

Definition

Assimilationism is a social and cultural concept where individuals or groups adopt the customs, values, and practices of a dominant culture, often leading to the erosion of their original identity.

Examples

The assimilationism prevalent in society often pressures immigrants to abandon their native languages.
Critics argue that assimilationism undermines cultural diversity and leads to homogenization.
Her research focuses on the effects of assimilationism on indigenous communities.

Meaning

The process in which a minority group gradually adopts the characteristics of the prevailing culture, losing their unique cultural identity in the process.