socialized Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb take part in social activities; interact with others
socialize; socialise.
- He never socializes with his colleagues
- The old man hates to socialize
verb train for a social environment
socialize; socialise.
- The children must be properly socialized
verb prepare for social life
socialize; socialise.
- Children have to be socialized in school
verb make conform to socialist ideas and philosophies
socialize; socialise.
- Health care should be socialized!
adjective satellite under group or government control
socialised.
- socialized ownership
- socialized medicine