— socializable , adj. — socializer , n.
/soh"sheuh luyz'/ , v. , socialized, socializing .
v.t.
1. to make social; make fit for life in companionship with others.
2. to make socialistic; establish or regulate according to the theories of socialism.
3. Educ. to treat as a group activity: to socialize spelling quizzes.
v.i.
4. to associate or mingle sociably with others: to socialize with one's fellow workers.
Also, esp. Brit., socialise .
[ 1820-30; SOCIAL + -IZE ]