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socialization

5 synonyms for socialization, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — The process, especially in children, of learning how to behave in ways that fit in with the rest of society.

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socialising acculturation socialisation socializing enculturation

Etymology

Formed either from socialize + -ation or from social + -ization.

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