socialized
/ˈsoʊʃəlaɪzd/
adjective
- Having learned to behave in a way that is acceptable in a group or society.
- Children who are properly socialized tend to have better friendships.
- The new employee is still not fully socialized into the company culture.
- A well-socialized dog is calm around strangers and other animals.
- Owned or controlled by the community or government rather than by private individuals.
- Many countries have socialized medicine that covers all citizens.
- The socialized housing program provides affordable homes for low-income families.
- They debated the pros and cons of a socialized economy.
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- Past tense of socialize: spent time with others or made someone ready for society.
- The trainer socialized the rescue dog before finding it a new home.
- Yesterday, we socialized with our neighbors at the block party.
- She socialized her children to be polite and respectful.