socialization

[ soh-shuh-luh-zey-shuh n ]
/ ˌsoʊ ʃə ləˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

a continuing process whereby an individual acquires a personal identity and learns the norms, values, behavior, and social skills appropriate to his or her social position.
the act or process of making socialistic: the socialization of industry.

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Origin of socialization

First recorded in 1885–90; socialize + -ation

Words nearby socialization

socialist party, socialist realism, socialistic, socialite, sociality, socialization, socialize, socialized medicine, socially excluded, socially included, societal
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British Dictionary definitions for socialization

socialization

socialisation

/ (ˌsəʊʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən) /

noun

psychol the modification from infancy of an individual's behaviour to conform with the demands of social life
the act of socializing or the state of being socialized
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Medical definitions for socialization

socialization
[ sō′shə-lĭ-zā′shən ]

n.

The process of learning interpersonal and interactional skills that are in conformity with the values of one's society.

Other words from socialization

so′cial•ize′ (-shə-līz′) v.
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Cultural definitions for socialization

socialization

Learning the customs, attitudes, and values of a social group, community, or culture. Socialization is essential for the development of individuals who can participate and function within their societies, as well as for ensuring that a society's cultural features will be carried on through new generations. Socialization is most strongly enforced by family, school, and peer groups and continues throughout an individual's lifetime. (See also acculturation.)

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