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socialization
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so·cial·ize  (ssh-lz)
v. so·cial·ized, so·cial·iz·ing, so·cial·iz·es
v.tr.
1. To place under government or group ownership or control.
2. To make fit for companionship with others; make sociable.
3. To convert or adapt to the needs of society.
v.intr.
To take part in social activities.

social·i·zation (-sh-l-zshn) n.
social·izer n.

socialization
the establishment of socialist government; the nationalization of industry and other national resources.
See also: Communism
the process of adapting to a social group; social intercourse or activity.
See also: Society
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.socialization - the action of establishing on a socialist basis; "the socialization of medical services"
group action - action taken by a group of people
2.socializationsocialization - the act of meeting for social purposes; "there was too much socialization with the enlisted men"
coming together, meeting - the social act of assembling for some common purpose; "his meeting with the salesmen was the high point of his day"
3.socialization - the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture; "the socialization of children to the norms of their culture"
social control - control exerted (actively or passively) by group action
cultivation - socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners; "her cultivation was remarkable"
bringing up, fosterage, fostering, nurture, rearing, upbringing, breeding, raising - helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important"


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