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socialization

[soh-shuh-luh-zay-shuhn] / ˌsoʊ ʃə ləˈzeɪ ʃən /


NOUN
adoption of community norms and behaviors
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STRONGEST
acculturation enculturation
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Female socialization adds another layer, teaching us that putting basic human needs last means you’re doing a good job.

From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026

"Religion may provide some way of making sense of the world, some sense of identity in relation to others, that can't easily be replaced by other forms of socialization," Oostrom said.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 20, 2025

But without limits, their addictive nature may keep teens indoors, replacing in-person socialization with virtual interactions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2025

That curiosity is part of my socialization, and it will likely be with me for the rest of my life.

From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2025

She had had regular medical checkups, plenty of socialization, and plenty of enrichment: library story-time, infant swim, mommy-and-me music classes.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng



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