Blend

Definition

Blend refers to the merging or mixing together of different elements or characteristics resulting in something new. In relation to cultures blending over time, it means combining various traditions, practices or beliefs resulting in a hybrid culture.

Related terms

Syncretism: The fusion of different religious or cultural traditions to create a new belief system or practice.

Cultural Hybridity: The combination of elements from different cultures resulting in the creation of something entirely new.

Creolization: The process by which two or more cultures merge and form a distinct new culture with shared characteristics.