socialization
n. uncountablen. the process of learning how to behave in a way that is acceptable to your society. It also means spending time with other people for fun.
n. the lifelong process of inheriting and disseminating norms, customs, and ideologies, providing an individual with the skills and habits necessary for participating within their own society.
School is an important place for the socialization of children.
The club provides a space for the socialization of new residents who might otherwise feel isolated in the city.
Sociologists argue that primary socialization occurs within the family unit, where a child first learns the fundamental values and social behaviors that will define their interaction with the wider world.
Often paired with the preposition 'of' when referring to the process, or used alone to mean social interaction.