socialization

CEFRB2

/sˌoʊʃəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The process of learning how to live and behave in society.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Taking under government control as implementing socialism.

Examples

  • Every type of socialization requires a lie.

  • Socialization skills are important things to learn in kindergarten.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The act of interacting with others, of being social.

  2. The process of learning how to live in a way acceptable to one's own society, said especially about children.

More examples

In context

  • Forced socialization rarely creates strong friendships, but there are exceptions.

  • socialization of the means of production

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The process of blank teaches children how to behave according to society's rules.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From socialize + -ation or social + -ization.