Definition of Civileze
Civ"i*lize (?), v. t. [imp.
& p. p. Civilized (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Civilizing.] [Cf. F. civilizer, fr.L.
civilis civil. See Civil.] 1.
To reclaim from a savage state; to instruct in the rules and
customs of civilization; to educate; to refine.
Yet blest that fate which did his arms dispose
Her land to civilize, as to subdue.
Dryden
2. To admit as suitable to a civilized
state. [Obs. or R.] "Civilizing adultery."
Milton.
Syn. -- To polish; refine; humanize.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- Educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour
- 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
- Bring from a state of savagery to an educated or refined state
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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