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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Lack or neglect of cultivation or culture. obsolete, uncountable

   "Certainly, the Inculture of the world would perish it into a wilderness"

Verb

1. 1
   To adapt Christian teachings to suit a non-Christian culture.

Example

More examples

"Certainly, the Inculture of the world would perish it into a wilderness"

Etymology

From in- (“not”) + culture: compare French inculture.

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