Syncretism

Anthropology: Observation and study without reference to a historical context, often of a particular ethnic group.

An example would go here if I could think of a good one.

by Tyra_Nid October 28, 2004

Acculturation

Anthropology: Culture change as a result of extended direct contact between two previous autonomous groups.

Acculturation occured between Germanic tribes.

by Tyra_Nid October 28, 2004