civilise

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
13
Words With Friends
16
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

Definition of civilise

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

verb

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

From civil + -ise.

Hooks

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