Cultural osmosis.

Meaning

The gradual and unconscious adoption of cultural traits from one group to another.

Examples

• John: I noticed many aspects of their culture in our society.
• Alice: That's <b>cultural osmosis</b> at work. It's a natural process of cultural exchange.
• John: It's interesting how <b>cultural osmosis</b> impacts societies in subtle ways.
• Alice: Yes, it's a fascinating and often unconscious process.