The structural and cultural merging of minority and majority groups that results in minority members losing their original identity refers to:
A) Pluralism
B) Cultural relativism
C) Transnationalism
D) Assimilation

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Assimilation refers to the process in which minority groups adopt the culture and practices of the majority group, eventually losing their original identity. Pluralism refers to the coexistence of different cultures and groups, while cultural relativism is the idea that cultural norms and values should be understood and evaluated within their own cultural context. Transnationalism refers to the process of individuals and groups maintaining connections across national borders.

The Structural and Cultural Merging of Minority and Majority Groups