Definition of socialization Socialization

/sowˌʃʌlɪzejˈʃʌn/ - [sowshulizeyshun] - so•cial•i•za•tion

We found 7 definitions of socialization from 3 different sources.

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British English

socialisation - /sˌə‍ʊʃə‍la‍ɪzˈe‍ɪʃən/

American English

socialization - /sowˌʃʌlɪzejˈʃʌn/

What does socialization mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: socializations

socialization - the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture; "the socialization of children to the norms of their culture"
  socialisation, acculturation, enculturation
  social control control exerted (actively or passively) by group action
  cultivation (agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale)
socialization - the act of meeting for social purposes; "there was too much socialization with the enlisted men"
  socialisation, socializing, socialising
  coming together, meeting the social act of assembling for some common purpose; "his meeting with the salesmen was the high point of his day"
socialization - the action of establishing on a socialist basis; "the socialization of medical services"
  socialisation
  group action action taken by a group of people
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  • socialization (Noun)
    The process of learning how to live in a way acceptable to one's own society, said especially about children.
  • socialization (Noun)
    The act of interacting with others, of being social.
  • socialization (Noun)
    Taking under government control as implementing socialism.

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