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Rarecivilize
The correct spelling is civilize.
How to pronounce civilize
verb
Say it like: Siv-ili-ze
The correct spelling is civilize. To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.
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Definition
verb
- 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.
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