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socialization

/ˌsoʊʃəlˌaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does socialization mean?

noun

The process of learning to interact with others and behave according to social norms, or the state of being socialized.

Example

"The child's socialization was influenced by her parents and the community she grew up in."

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