Synonyms: socialisation, socialization, enculturation, acculturation
Definition: the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture
Usage: the socialization of children to the norms of their culture
Similar words: social control
Definition: control exerted (actively or passively) by group action
Synonyms: socialisation, socialising, socialization, socializing
Definition: the act of meeting for social purposes
Usage: there was too much socialization with the enlisted men
Similar words: coming together, meeting
Definition: the social act of assembling for some common purpose
Usage: his meeting with the salesmen was the high point of his day
Synonyms: socialisation, socialization
Definition: the action of establishing on a socialist basis
Usage: the socialization of medical services
Similar words: group action
Definition: action taken by a group of people