Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
resocialize
verb
/ˌriːˈsoʊʃəˌlaɪz/
Definition
To reintegrate or adapt individuals back into a society or social group after a period of isolation or separation.
Examples
- After spending several years in prison, John found it challenging to resocialize into everyday life.
- The rehabilitation program aims to resocialize former addicts and help them reintegrate into the community.
- After the pandemic, many schools have been working hard to resocialize students to traditional classroom settings.
Meaning
Resocializing is the process of helping someone to regain connections and interactions with society or social environments.
Synonyms
- Reintegrate
- Readjust
- Reestablish social contacts
