socialisation

Definitions of socialisation

1. noun

   the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture
   synonyms: acculturation, enculturation, socialization

   types:

   cultivation

   socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners

   breeding, bringing up, fosterage, fostering, nurture, raising, rearing, upbringing

   helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community

   type of:

   social control

   control exerted (actively or passively) by group action
2. noun

   the act of meeting for social purposes
   synonyms: socialising, socialization, socializing

   type of:

   coming together, meeting

   the social act of assembling for some common purpose
3. noun

   the action of establishing on a socialist basis
   synonyms: socialization

   type of:

   group action

   action taken by a group of people