Assimilate refers to the process of absorbing or integrating individuals or groups into a larger society, often resulting in adopting new cultural practices and abandoning traditional ones.
Related terms
Melting Pot: A metaphor for a diverse society where different cultures blend together to form a unified whole.
Cultural Relativism: The belief that all cultures are equally valid and should be respected without imposing one's own values.
Acculturation: The process by which an individual adopts certain aspects of another culture while still retaining elements of their own.