Word
socialized
Phoneticsso·cial·ized
/ˈsoʊʃəˌɫaɪzd/
UK spelling · socialised
Definition
v. to make something public or shared so that everyone can use it. It often describes things like healthcare or education that the government provides for all citizens.
v. to provide a service or commodity to the public through government funding or public ownership. Often used in political contexts to describe the transition of private services to public control.
Examples
“The government socialized healthcare to ensure everyone can see a doctor.”
“After the economic crisis, the country decided to socialize its rail network to prevent further private sector collapse.”
“The debate over whether to socialize the energy sector centers on the balance between market efficiency and the need for equitable access to essential resources.”
Examples
simple
“The government socialized healthcare to ensure everyone can see a doctor.”
contextual
“After the economic crisis, the country decided to socialize its rail network to prevent further private sector collapse.”
complex
“The debate over whether to socialize the energy sector centers on the balance between market efficiency and the need for equitable access to essential resources.”
Real-World Examples
“If you come from a mixed background, and then you’re socialised in a third country, you aren’t ever really belonging to one place.” “While it’s not a man’s fault that he has been socialized into this pattern, it is his responsibility to break out of it.” Scan code
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