socialization
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3.3
- noun
- /ˌsoʊʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
- US
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socialización
- We were beginning to provide a space for socialization and also a respite from a demanding school day.
- socialization opportunities
- relaxed socialization
- space for socialization
I hate networking because it is just like socialisation.
- I hate networking because it is just like socialisation.
- You're talking about this from an intimacy and sex standpoint, your normal socialization with the Uber driver.
Examples
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According to his mother, he makes a real effort at socialization but has difficulty finding children with whom he can relate.
Academic text (1996) -
Songs can also be recorded to share with family and friends to increase positive socialization with others.
Academic text (2015) -
Churches provide an obvious location for socialization and community support.
Academic text (2011) -
They'll have access to acres of land to play, roam, have plenty of exercise, tons of wonderful socialization opportunities.
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Children from well-resourced families may attend private preschool two or three mornings per week for enrichment, socialization, and academic preparation.
Academic text (2013) -
Participating in sports teams at school provides great opportunities for socialization with classmates.
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The community center hosts weekly events to encourage socialization among its members.
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Spending weekends with friends is important for healthy socialization and building lasting relationships.
Synonyms
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2.8
People talk, act, and respond to each other
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2.1
Spending time with other people to enjoy their company and make friends
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7.9
Being friendly with people you are not allowed to mix with
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3.2
To move around and talk to different people at a social event
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2.1
A thing people do together to meet and talk for fun
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7.4
Talking and sharing feelings with other people
How Social
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Socialization comes from social, which comes from the old Latin word socius meaning 'companion', and the ending -ization meaning 'the process of'. So, socialization can mean the activity of spending time with others to enjoy friendship and company.