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civilise

/ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

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verb

Zivilisieren, kultivieren

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

Examples :

"The school hoped to civilise the students by teaching them good manners and respect for others. "

Die Schule hoffte, die Schüler durch die Vermittlung von guten Manieren und Respekt vor anderen zu zivilisieren.

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verb

Zivilisieren, kultivieren

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.

Examples :

"The colonial powers attempted to civilise the indigenous populations by forcing them to adopt European languages, customs, and religions. "

Die Kolonialmächte versuchten, die einheimische Bevölkerung zu zivilisieren, indem sie sie zwangen, europäische Sprachen, Bräuche und Religionen anzunehmen.

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verb

Zivilisieren, kultivieren

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

Examples :

"The boarding school aimed to civilise the unruly children by teaching them etiquette and academic subjects. "

Das Internat hatte das Ziel, die ungezogenen Kinder durch das Lehren von Etikette und akademischen Fächern zu zivilisieren.

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