Immigrant cultures refer to the diverse customs, traditions, languages, and practices immigrants bring when they settle in a new country or region. The heritage, history, and values of the immigrants' home countries may impact the host country's culture. Immigrants often bring their unique cultural identities and perspectives, contributing to the cultural tapestry of their adopted home. To what extent immigrant and host cultures will become intertwined depends on the government's cultural and social policies.
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