noun

socialization

socialization

Socialization is important for a child's development.

Socialization is important for a child's development.

The party was a good opportunity for socialization.

The party was a good opportunity for socialization.

((of sb.)) the process by which individuals learn to become members of society. Socialization is important for a child's development.

Synonyms: interaction, integration, social intercourse

From the verb 'socialize' + the noun-forming suffix '-ation', indicating a process or result.

The process ('-ation') of becoming 'social' is 'socialization'. This is the standard spelling in American English.

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