socialization — the process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsoʊʃələˈzeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My cat's socialization with humans was interrupted when it lived as a stray.
- His only socialization was arguing with people on the internet.
- Schools play a crucial role in children's socialization.
socialization
NOUN[/ˌsoʊʃələˈzeɪʃən/]
the process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society
💡 Concept
the process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society
🎵 Rhyme
Through civilization's wisdom and organization's power, socialization flowers!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˌsoʊʃələˈzeɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌsəʊʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
🌳Etymology
Rootsocial
Suffix--ization
🎵Rhyme
civilizationorganizationspecialization
civilization
organization
specialization
🔗Collocations
primary socialization
socialization process
childhood socialization
gender socialization
lack of socialization
socialization skills
📝Examples
“My cat's socialization with humans was interrupted when it lived as a stray.”
😄 Fun example
“His only socialization was arguing with people on the internet.”
“Schools play a crucial role in children's socialization.”
😄 Fun example
“After working from home for two years, I desperately needed some socialization.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
social interactionsocial developmentacculturationsocial learning
Antonyms
isolationwithdrawalantisocial behavior
Related
socializesocietysocialcultureadaptation
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