the ability of individuals or groups to adjust and become accustomed to the values, traditions, and other characteristics of a different society, such as those of a new community to which they have migrated. See acculturation.
any one of a limited set of emotions that typically are manifested and recognized universally across cultures. The list of primary emotions varies across different theorists. They often include fear, anger, joy, sadness, disgust, contempt, and surprise; some theorists also include shame, shyness, and guilt. Also called basic emotion; core emotion. Compare secondary emotion.