The cultural change that occurs when two or more cultures are in persistent contact is known as

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Acculturation refers to the cultural change that results from continuous, firsthand contact between two distinct cultural groups. The changes occur in both cultures, but not necessarily to the same degree. It involves the adoption of elements of the dominant culture by those of the subordinate culture, and sometimes vice versa.

The Cultural Change That Occurs When Two or More Cultures