inculture

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To adapt Christian teachings to suit a non-Christian culture.
noun
  1. Lack or neglect of cultivation or culture.

Word forms

inculture incultures inculturing incultured

Etymology

From in- (“not”) + culture: compare French inculture.

Related words

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