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amalgamation

noun
amal·​gam·​ation | \ ə-ˌmal-gə-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce amalgamation (audio) \

Definition of amalgamation

1a : the action or process of uniting or merging two or more things : the action or process of amalgamating an opportunity for the amalgamation of the two companies
b : the state of being amalgamated
2 : the result of amalgamating : amalgam Opera is an amalgamation of singing, acting, and stagecraft.
3 : merger
Synonyms What is the difference between acculturation, assimilation, and amalgamation? More Example Sentences Learn More about amalgamation

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What is the difference between acculturation, assimilation, and amalgamation?

Acculturation is one of several forms of culture contact, and has a couple of closely related terms, including assimilation and amalgamation. Although all three of these words refer to changes due to contact between different cultures, there are notable differences between them. Acculturation is often tied to political conquest or expansion, and is applied to the process of change in beliefs or traditional practices that occurs when the cultural system of one group displaces that of another. Assimilation refers to the process through which individuals and groups of differing heritages acquire the basic habits, attitudes, and mode of life of an embracing culture. Amalgamation refers to a blending of cultures, rather than one group eliminating another (acculturation) or one group mixing itself into another (assimilation).

Examples of amalgamation in a Sentence

an amalgamation of peat moss and vermiculite is a good medium for starting vegetable seedlings

Recent Examples on the Web

 Women’s tennis could be entering an era of amalgamation—that of the power all-courter. — Gerald Marzorati, The New Yorker, "Venus Williams Blazed a Trail for Coco Gauff, Who Looks Like the Future of Tennis," 2 July 2019 And what is in the libretto is sort of an amalgamation of things that were actually said, things that may have been said or things that represent the internal monologue of the character. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Donald Trump, opera star? Maybe so, in Anthony Davis’ ‘Central Park Five’," 9 June 2019 Mexico City’s amalgamation of excellent cuisine, friendly people, deep cultural roots, and extraordinary sights is truly unparalleled. — National Geographic, "See Mexico City like a Nat Geo Explorer," 18 Mar. 2019 The result is an amalgamation of alerts about fires, crimes (from the violent to the extremely petty), urban idiosyncrasies, and natural disasters. — Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, "Citizen, the Smartphone Police Blotter," 22 July 2019 An amalgamation of profound traditions and an ambitious future, Dubai is a glamorous playground for visitors. — Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, "Black Travel Vibes: This Dubai Escape Will Make You Jump For Joy - And Book A Flight," 19 July 2019 His works are all about experimentation -- the amalgamation of sonic and visual arts and the deconstruction of instruments' mechanisms and physicality. — Karla Cripps, CNN, "Meet the rebel Thai composer taking music to unheard heights," 10 July 2019 The amalgamation of the trade, Kessel’s prior relationship with Coyotes head coach Rick Tocchet and Meruelo’s impending takeover displays remarkably fortunate timing. — Richard Morin, azcentral, "Phil Kessel could change everything for the Arizona Coyotes," 1 July 2019 Former members of the ruling party say that is a long way from the early years, when the party was a great amalgamation of ideas, a place where people with different talents and backgrounds, whether businesspeople or intellectuals, came together. — New York Times, "How a Message of Unity and Mistakes by Erdogan Tipped the Istanbul Election," 26 June 2019

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First Known Use of amalgamation

1617, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for amalgamation

see amalgam

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