C1nounUK spelling: socialisationformalpsychologysociety
US/ˌsoʊ.ʃəl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌsəʊ.ʃəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
the process by which people, especially children, learn how to behave in their society
In context
Kindergarten plays a big role in the socialization of young children.
Lockdowns cut many toddlers off from normal socialization with other kids.
Gender roles are partly learned through socialization at home.
Words that go with socialization
adjective + noun
- early socializationEarly socialization helps puppies become calm adult dogs.
- political socializationFamilies and schools both shape a child's political socialization.
noun + preposition
- process of socializationSchool is a key part of the process of socialization.
- lack of socializationDoctors worry that a lack of socialization delayed speech in some children.
noun + noun
- gender socializationResearchers studied how gender socialization affects career choices.