socialization

socialization definition - medical

so·cial·i·za·tion (sōˌshə-lĭ-zāˈshən)

noun
The process of learning interpersonal and interactional skills that are in conformity with the values of one's society.

Related Forms:

  • soˈcial·izeˌ (-shə-līzˌ) verb

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