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Word: civilize (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Verb:

  • US Bring from a state of savagery to an educated or refined state
  • US Educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour
  • US Introduce or impose the standards of one civilization upon another civilization, group or person, arguably with the intent of achieving a perceived higher standard of behaviour

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