civilise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.
To introduce or impose the standards of one civilisation upon another civilization, group or person, arguably with the intent of achieving a perceived higher standard of behavior.
To bring from a state of savagery to an educated or refined state.

/ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-civilise.wav

civilise civilises civilising civilised civilize

From civil + -ise.

citizen city civil civilian civilisation civilization civitas

decivilise uncivilise

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