1. having learned to behave in a way that is acceptable in society
2. organized or controlled by the government rather than private companies

1. past tense of socialize: to teach someone to behave in socially acceptable ways
2. past tense of socialize: to spend time with other people in a friendly way
3. past tense of socialize: to make something owned or controlled by the government

Examples

• Well-socialized children know how to share and take turns.
• The country has a socialized healthcare system.
• The parents socialized their children by teaching them proper manners.
• She socialized with her coworkers at the company picnic.
• The government socialized the railroad industry in the 1940s.
• Dogs that aren’t properly socialized may be fearful of strangers.
• Many European countries have socialized medicine.
• He socialized with his neighbors at the block party.