Historically diffused refers to cultural traits or practices that have been spread over time through various means. These traits have often undergone modifications as they are transmitted across different regions and populations.
Related terms
Acculturation: The process by which an individual or group adopts certain elements of another culture while still retaining their own distinct identity.
Colonialism: The establishment and maintenance of political control over foreign territories. Colonial powers often imposed their own culture on the colonized populations, leading to cultural diffusion.
Cultural Assimilation: The process by which individuals or groups adopt the culture of another society and become fully integrated into it, often losing their original cultural identity in the process.