"oversocialization" meaning in English

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Noun

Rhymes: -eɪʃən Etymology: From over- + socialization. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|over|socialization}} over- + socialization Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} oversocialization (uncountable)
  1. excessive socialization Tags: uncountable Related terms: oversocialize
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