socialization

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The process of learning the behaviour and customs of one's society, especially as a child.

   School plays a key role in the socialization of children.

2. 2
   noun

   The act of mixing and interacting with other people.

   After working from home for a year, she missed the socialization of the office.

3. 3
   noun

   The act of bringing something under government or collective ownership.

   The party called for the socialization of medical services.

From socialize + -ation or social + -ization.

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