noun
the act of meeting for social purposes
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- there was too much socialization with the enlisted men
verb
take part in social activities
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- interact with others
- He never socializes with his colleagues
- The old man hates to socialize
verb
train for a social environment
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- The children must be properly socialized
verb
prepare for social life
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- Children have to be socialized in school
verb
make conform to socialist ideas and philosophies
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- Health care should be socialized!