| socialization | (n) the action of establishing on a socialist basis, Syn. socialisation, Example: the socialization of medical services |
| socialization | (n) the act of meeting for social purposes, Syn. socializing, socialisation, socialising, Example: there was too much socialization with the enlisted men |
| socialization | (n) the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture, Syn. enculturation, acculturation, socialisation, Example: the socialization of children to the norms of their culture |
| socialize | (v) take part in social activities; interact with others, Syn. socialise, Example: He never socializes with his colleagues; The old man hates to socialize |
| socialize | (v) train for a social environment, Syn. socialise, Example: The children must be properly socialized |
| socialize | (v) prepare for social life, Syn. socialise, Example: Children have to be socialized in school |
| socialize | (v) make conform to socialist ideas and philosophies, Syn. socialise, Example: Health care should be socialized! |
| socializer | (n) a person who takes part in social activities, Syn. socialiser |