oversocialization

noun

excessive socialization

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Meanings

nounoversocialization (uncountable)
  1. uncountableexcessive socialization
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    Oversocialization can lead to low self-esteem, a sense of powerlessness, defeatism, guilt, etc. One of the most important means by which our society socializes children is by making them feel ashamed of behavior or speech that is contrary to society’s expectations. If this is overdone, or if a particular child is especially susceptible to such feelings, he ends by feeling ashamed of HIMSELF.

    1995, Theodore Kaczynski, Industrial Society and Its Future

Origin

From over- + socialization.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with oversocialization

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APA

oversocialization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/oversocialization

MLA

“oversocialization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/oversocialization. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “oversocialization,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/oversocialization.

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