Socialization

noun

noun ·5 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The process of learning how to live in a way acceptable to one's own society, said especially about children. countable, uncountable

    "Socialization skills are important things to learn in kindergarten."

  2. 2
    the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture wordnet
  3. 3
    The act of interacting with others, of being social. countable, uncountable

    "Forced socialization rarely creates strong friendships, but there are exceptions."

  4. 4
    the act of meeting for social purposes wordnet
  5. 5
    Taking under government control as implementing socialism. countable, uncountable

    "socialization of the means of production"

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  1. 6
    the action of establishing on a socialist basis wordnet

Synonyms

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acculturationannexationattachmentcivilitycivilizationcultivation

Example

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"Every type of socialization requires a lie."

Etymology

From socialize + -ation or social + -ization.

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