Word
socialization
Phoneticsso·cial·iza·tion
/ˌsoʊʃəɫɪˈzeɪʃən/
UK spelling · socialisation
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. 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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“School is an important place for the socialization of children.”
contextual
“The club provides a space for the socialization of new residents who might otherwise feel isolated in the city.”
complex
“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.”
Usage
Often paired with the preposition 'of' when referring to the process, or used alone to mean social interaction.
Real-World Examples
“That conversation at home— financial socialization —is where habits take root early.” Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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