Definition of immersion
: the act of immersing or the state of being immersed: such asa : baptism by complete submersion of the person in waterb : absorbing involvement immersion in politicsc : instruction based on extensive exposure to surroundings or conditions that are native or pertinent to the object of study; especially : foreign language instruction in which only the language being taught is used learned French through immersion
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Examples of immersion in a Sentence
We were surprised by his complete immersion in the culture of the island.
He learned French through immersion.
I'm taking an immersion course in German.
15th Century
First Known Use of immersion
15th century
IMMERSION Defined for English Language Learners
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: the act of putting someone or something completely in a liquid or the state of being completely in a liquid
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: complete involvement in some activity or interest
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: a method of learning a foreign language by being taught entirely in that language
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