socialised
/ˈsoʊʃəlaɪzd/
verb
- To spend time with other people in a friendly way, especially in a group or at a social event.
- The club is a great place to socialise and meet new friends.
- He finds it hard to socialise at parties because he is shy.
- After work, she socialised with her colleagues at a nearby café.
- To teach someone to behave in a way that is acceptable in their society or culture.
- In many cultures, family is the first place where children are socialised.
- Schools help socialise children by teaching them rules and cooperation.
- The program socialised new immigrants into the local customs and language.
- To make something (such as an industry or service) operate under government or public control rather than private ownership.
- Some countries have socialised their railway systems.
- The government proposed to socialise healthcare so everyone could access it.
- The debate about whether to socialise the energy sector continues.
Synonyms
adjective
- Having learned to behave in a way that fits into a group or society; well-adjusted in social situations.
- He is a socialised adult who can handle different social settings easily.
- The children were polite and socialised, thanks to their parents' efforts.
- A well-socialised dog is friendly with both people and other animals.
- Relating to an industry or service that is owned or controlled by the government.
- In a socialised economy, the state runs major industries.
- They moved to a country with a socialised medical system.
- The socialised housing project provided affordable homes for low-income families.