Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

assimilationist

noun

/əˌsɪməˈleɪʃənɪst/

Definition

A person who supports or advocates assimilation, especially in the context of cultural integration.

Examples

The assimilationist policies of the government aimed to encourage immigrants to adopt the local culture.
As an assimilationist, she believed that it was essential for new arrivals to learn the language and customs of their new country.

Meaning

An assimilationist believes that minority groups should adopt the customs and values of the dominant culture in order to blend in and become part of the society.