socialization

noun

1.
the action of establishing on a socialist basis
socialisation
Derived from:
socialize
Exemplifies:
American spelling
2.
the act of meeting for social purposes
mingle socialisation socialising socializing
Derived from:
socialize
Exemplifies:
American spelling
3.
the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture
acculturation enculturation socialisation
Derived from:
socialize
Exemplifies:
American spelling