1. Under group or government control
   "socialized ownership";
   - socialised [Brit]
    
2. (of animals or people) adapted to living in a social group and interacting with others
   "properly socialized pets make better companions";
   - socialised [Brit]

1. Take part in social activities; interact with others
   "He never socializes with his colleagues"; "The old man hates to socialize";
   - socialise [Brit]
    
2. Train for a social environment
   "The children must be properly socialized";
   - socialise [Brit]
    
3. Prepare for social life
   "Children have to be socialized in school";
   - socialise [Brit]
    
4. Make conform to socialist ideas and philosophies
   "Health care should be socialized!";
   - socialise [Brit]

See also: liberal

Type of: alter, change, educate, fix, gear up, interact, modify, prepare, ready, set, set up

Encyclopedia: Socialized