1. socialisation, socialization

the action of establishing on a socialist basis

Example Sentences:
'the socialization of medical services'

Synonyms

• socialization

2. socialisation, socialising, socialization, socializing

the act of meeting for social purposes

Example Sentences:
'there was too much socialization with the enlisted men'

Synonyms

• socialising
• socialization
• socializing

3. acculturation, enculturation, socialisation, socialization

the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture

Example Sentences:
'the socialization of children to the norms of their culture'

Synonyms

• acculturation
• enculturation
• socialization