civilise

UK /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/ US /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/
verb 3

Definitions

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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