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civilizing

/ˈsɪvəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈsɪvɪˌlaɪzɪŋ/

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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 believed it was civilizing the students by teaching them manners and respect for others. "

Die Schule glaubte, die Schüler durch das Lehren von 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 colonizers believed they were civilizing the native population by forcing them to learn their language and adopt their customs. "

Die Kolonisatoren glaubten, sie würden die einheimische Bevölkerung zivilisieren, indem sie sie zwangen, ihre Sprache zu lernen und ihre Bräuche anzunehmen.

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verb

Zivilisieren, kultivieren

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

Examples :

"The school aimed at civilizing the children by teaching them manners and academic subjects. "

Die Schule zielte darauf ab, die Kinder durch das Lehren von Manieren und akademischen Fächern zu zivilisieren.

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