Definition

The process of helping someone adapt to social norms and behaviors, especially after a period of isolation or institutionalization.

Example

After spending years in a rehabilitation center, he underwent resocialization to reintegrate into society.

Conversation

I read an article about resocialization and found it fascinating.

Really? What did it say about it?

It talked about how important it is for people who have been away from society for a long time.

That makes sense; adjusting back must be quite challenging.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Resocialization → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "socialization" (from Latin "socialis", meaning of companionship or society, and "-ization", a suffix indicating the process of making or becoming). The word refers to the process of learning and adapting to new social norms or environments again.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') and the process of becoming part of a community ('socialization'). This helps you remember that resocialization means adapting to new social norms once more.

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