[f. next.] The action or fact of socializing or establishing upon a socialistic basis.
1886. Pall Mall Gaz., 22 Sept., 11/2. The socialization of the means and instruments for the creation of wealth by the workers.
1896. Westm. Gaz., 18 Sept., 2/2. No one could now be found to deny the possibility of the socialisation of some services.