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socialization

[soh-shuh-luh-zay-shuhn] / ˌsoʊ ʃə ləˈzeɪ ʃən /


NOUN
adoption of community norms and behaviors
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acculturation enculturation
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Female socialization adds another layer, teaching us that putting basic human needs last means you’re doing a good job.

From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026

“I think we are changing the definition of what socialization means,” she told me.

From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026

"Religion may provide some way of making sense of the world, some sense of identity in relation to others, that can't easily be replaced by other forms of socialization," Oostrom said.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 20, 2025

But without limits, their addictive nature may keep teens indoors, replacing in-person socialization with virtual interactions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2025

Apparently, having Tiny Cooper as your best-and-only friend does not leave you well-prepared for the intricacies of male socialization.

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan


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