Although assimilation can be progressive, regressive or coalescent, it has two forms: full assimilation and partial assimilation (Ofulue et al, 2010). When the sound totally adopts another sound, it is called full or complete assimilation.
Among the more high profile examples of forced assimilation is the case of the indigenous populations of the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. ... A notable example of forced assimilation is also imperial Japan's policy in Formosa (Taiwan) and Korea
Some examples of cultural assimilation: Incomplete: The Akkadians into Sumerian culture - adopting/adapting gods, writing, city life (civilization)
