socialization

Definition of Socialization in English :

1. socialisation, socialization

the action of establishing on a socialist basis

Example Sentences:
'the socialization of medical services'

the act of meeting for social purposes

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

the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture

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

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Socialization

noun

1. psychology

the modification from infancy of an individual's behaviour to conform with the demands of social life

2.

the act of socializing or the state of being socialized

v. so·cial·ized, so·cial·iz·ing, so·cial·iz·es

v.tr.

1. To place under government or group ownership or control: socialized medical care.

2. To cause to accept or behave in accordance with social norms or expectations: techniques to socialize aggressive children.

v.intr.

To take part in social activities: likes to socialize with people her age.