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socialization

Socialization (noun) means the process of learning how to live in a way acceptable to one's own society, said especially about children.

noun
1
The process of learning how to live in a way acceptable to one's own society, said especially about children.
2
The act of interacting with others, of being social.
3
Taking under government control as implementing socialism.
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Etymology

From socialize + -ation or social + -ization.

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What is the meaning of socialization?

"socialization" (noun) means the process of learning how to live in a way acceptable to one's own society, said especially about children.

What are the different meanings of socialization?

"socialization" has 3 main meanings: 1. The process of learning how to live in a way acceptable to one's own society, said especially about children; 2. The act of interacting with others, of being social; 3. Taking under government control as implementing socialism.

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