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acclimatization

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of acclimatization

the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation

  • the acclimatization of the immigrants to the culture of their adopted homeland has proven to be unexpectedly difficult
Synonyms of acclimatization

acclimation, accommodation, adaptation, adaption, adjustment, conformation
Words Related to acclimatization

readaptation, readjustment

attunement, correction, harmonization

alteration, conversion, makeover, modification, refit, revision, transformation
Near Antonyms of acclimatization

maladaptation

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  1. Britannica English: Translation of acclimatization for Arabic speakers

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