Chiefly Sociology. The process of forming associations with others; spec. the process by which a person learns to function within a particular…

Social Sciences. The action or process of instilling in a person the values and norms of his or her society or group; socialization.

Sociology. Social interaction; socialization.

The process of adapting to one's cultural environment; the acquisition of values and behaviour compatible with the society of which one is a member…