— internalization , n.
/in terr"nl uyz'/ , v.t., internalized, internalizing .
1. to incorporate (the cultural values, mores, motives, etc., of another or of a group), as through learning, socialization, or identification.
2. to make subjective or give a subjective character to.
3. Ling. to acquire (a linguistic rule, structure, etc.) as part of one's language competence.
Also, esp. Brit., internalise .
[ 1940-45; INTERNAL + -IZE ]