Asimilasi
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NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
The process of adjustment and fusion of cultural, linguistic, or identity elements until resemblance or harmony is achieved; in formal contexts this term denotes social, linguistic, or policy mechanisms that promote integration between groups. Common equivalents for general audiences: “adjustment”, “integration”, “merging”, “mixing”. (Origin: assimilatio.)
Synonyms & Variants
Akulturasi
Often used as a synonym in sociological contexts, although acculturation maintains original cultural traits while assimilation tends to merge them.
Integrasi
A more common equivalent used in public policy and formal social discourse.
Peleburan
A metaphor often used to describe the process of total cultural assimilation.
pembauran
The process of mixing two or more elements so that they become a uniform unity.
penyesuaian
The process or way of adjusting something to fit a specific state or condition.
Penyatuan
A simpler and less technical form compared to assimilation.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term derives from Latin assimilatio, a derivative of assimilare (itself from the prefix ad- and the root similis, meaning 'similar'). The term entered modern languages via European scholarly traditions (including Dutch and English) and became established in Indonesian academic vocabulary within social sciences and linguistics. Disciplinally, meanings split into: (1) phonological/linguistic—sound changes that make segments more similar to their phonetic environment; (2) sociocultural—the process by which individuals or minority groups adapt to majority norms or culture; (3) policy—measures by governments or institutions aimed at promoting social integration. In formal usage, the term emphasizes processes of standardization or structural integration; for general audiences, simpler equivalents are “adjustment” or “integration”.
Real-world Usage
Proses asimilasi budaya diharapkan dapat memperkuat integrasi nasional di antara kelompok etnis tersebut.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.