In a group therapy setting, a way of learning to participate effectively in the group. [L. socius, partner, companion]. /soÂ·cialÂ·izaÂ·tion/ (soâ³shal-Ä­-zaÂ´shun) the process by which society integrates the individual and the individual learns to behave in socially acceptable ways.
Full Definition of GADFLY. 1. : any of various flies (as a horsefly, botfly, or warble fly) that bite or annoy livestock. 2. : a person who stimulates or annoys especially by persistent criticism.See gadfly defined for English-language learners. See gadfly defined for kids.ull Definition of GADFLY. 1. : any of various flies (as a horsefly, botfly, or warble fly) that bite or annoy livestock. 2. : a person who stimulates or annoys especially by persistent criticism. See gadfly defined for English-language learners. See gadfly defined for kids.
From Arabic roots, its meaning is 'my fortune'. Gadi is a Hebrew form of the English, German, and Hebrew Gad. Forms of Gadi include the name Gaadi, the name Gad, the English and Hebrew Gaddi, the name Gaddy, the name Gadee, the name Gadie, the Hebrew Gadiel, and the name Gady.