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.
Whirligig Store. A whirligig is an object that spins or whirls, or has at least one part that spins or whirls. Whirligigs are also known as pinwheels, buzzers, comic weathervanes, gee-haws, spinners, whirlygigs, whirlijig, whirlyjig, whirlybird, or plain whirly. Whirligigs are most commonly powered by the wind but can be hand, friction, or motor powered. They can be used as a kinetic garden ornament.