civilize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. American and Oxford British standard spelling of civilise.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-civilize.wav

Word forms

civilize civilizes civilizing civilized civilise

Etymology

Borrowed from French civiliser, corresponding to civil + -ize.

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