socialisation

noun

1. the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture
   1. the socialization of children to the norms of their culture

   Synonym:    socializationacculturationenculturation

2. the act of meeting for social purposes
   1. there was too much socialization with the enlisted men

   Synonym:    socializationsocializingsocialising

3. the action of establishing on a socialist basis
   1. the socialization of medical services

   Synonym:    socialization