SOCIALIZATION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SOCIALIZATION?

Need another word that means the same as “socialization”? Find 5 synonyms and 30 related words for “socialization” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Socialization” are: socialisation, socialising, socializing, acculturation, enculturation

Socialization as a Noun

Definitions of "Socialization" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “socialization” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Organization of an industry or company according to the principles of socialism.
• The adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture.
• The act of meeting for social purposes.
• The action of establishing on a socialist basis.
• The activity of mixing socially with others.
• The process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society.

Synonyms of "Socialization" as a noun (5 Words)

acculturation	All the knowledge and values shared by a society. The process of acculturation may impact both social and psychological well being.
enculturation	The adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture.
socialisation	The adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture.
socialising	The act of meeting for social purposes.
socializing	The action or process of causing a person to behave in a way that is acceptable to their society. He didn t have time for socializing.

Usage Examples of "Socialization" as a noun

• Pre-school starts the process of socialization.
• The socialization of children to the norms of their culture.
• Planned economic growth was accompanied by the socialization of agriculture.
• There was too much socialization with the enlisted men.
• Socialization with students has helped her communication skills.
• The socialization of medical services.

Associations of "Socialization" (30 Words)

abidance	The act of dwelling in a place.
accept	Make use of or accept for some purpose. They accepted the need to cut overheads.
accordance	The act of granting rights. There is good accordance between the values.
agree	Consent or assent to a condition or agree to do something. White wine doesn t agree with me.
agreement	The verbal act of agreeing. The two officers nodded in agreement.
centrist	A person who holds moderate political views. A centrist politician.
compliance	The action or fact of complying with a wish or command. This paper estimates the compliance costs of such a policy change.
comply	Act in accordance with a wish or command. You must comply or else.
conform	Adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions. The pressure to conform.
conformism	Orthodoxy in thoughts and belief.
conformist	A person who conforms to accepted behaviour or established practices. Organizations where employees are loyal without being unthinking conformists.
conformity	Compliance with standards, rules, or laws. A word of praise or an encouraging smile provide rewards for conformity to social norms.
congratulate	Pride or congratulate oneself for an achievement. The operators are to be congratulated for the service that they provide.
congressional	Of or relating to congress. The congressional agricultural committees.
democratic	Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles. Democratic government.
enjoin	Issue an injunction. The code enjoined members to trade fairly.
equity	The difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it. If there is any conflict between the principles of common law and equity equity prevails.
feudalistic	Of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism.
follow	Follow in or as if in pursuit. The six years that followed his restoration.
institution	A hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person. About 5 per cent of elderly people live in institutions.
interaction	A mutual or reciprocal action; interacting. Ongoing interaction between the two languages.
interactive	Used especially of drugs or muscles that work together so the total effect is greater than the sum of the two (or more. A fully interactive map of the area.
liberalist	A person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties.
mutual	A mutual building society or insurance company. My father hated him from the start and the feeling was mutual.
observance	The act of noticing or paying attention. He drew up a body of monastic observances.
political	Relating to the ideas or strategies of a particular party or group in politics. Calling a meeting is a political act in itself.
presidential	Having a bearing or demeanour befitting a president; dignified and confident. He s a very strong leader very presidential in his performance.
reciprocal	Mathematics one of a pair of numbers whose product is 1 the reciprocal of 2 3 is 3 2 the multiplicative inverse of 7 is 1 7. The reciprocal ratio of a b is b a.
social	An informal social gathering especially one organized by the members of a particular club or group. The social structure of Europe had become more fluid.
uniformity	A condition in which everything is regular and unvarying. An attempt to impose administrative and cultural uniformity.