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Meaning of civilize

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

civilize

verb

Definitions

  1. To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.

  2. 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.

  3. To bring from a state of savagery to an educated or refined state.