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.
Given that, in modern usage, giddy describes someone silly and frivolous, it's interesting to know that the Old English source for this word has a slightly darker tinge: gidig means insane or god-possessed..