Etymology:
Meaning:
To accustom or adapt to a new climate, environment, or set of conditions.
Origin:
The term "acclimate" first appeared in English in the 16th century, borrowed from the Latin "acclimāre." The Latin word was used in the scientific context to describe the process of adapting to a different climate or environment, and it has since been adopted into English with the same meaning.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, "acclimate" was often used in the context of colonialism, as European explorers and settlers attempted to adapt to the climates and environments of the lands they were colonizing. The term was also used to describe the process of introducing new species of plants and animals to different climates and environments, as well as the process of adapting humans to new cultural and social conditions.
Today, "acclimate" is used in a variety of contexts, including:
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