verb🔗ShareTo educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour."The boarding school aimed to civilise the unruly boys by teaching them etiquette and proper manners. "culturesocietyeducationmoralhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo 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."The missionaries attempted to civilise the indigenous people by teaching them European customs and religion. "culturesocietyhistorypoliticsvaluemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo bring from a state of savagery to an educated or refined state."The missionaries aimed to civilise the remote island communities by teaching them Western customs and education. "culturesocietyeducationhistorymoralhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHaving a highly developed society or culture."The professor argued that ancient Rome was a highly civilised society, known for its advanced legal system, architecture, and literature. "culturesocietyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareShowing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement; humane, reasonable, ethical."Instead of resorting to violence, they had a civilised discussion to resolve their disagreement. "moralattitudecharactersocietyhumanphilosophyvaluecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareMarked by refinement in taste and manners."During the formal dinner, everyone tried to maintain a civilised atmosphere with polite conversation and refined table manners. "culturesocietyhumancharacterstylemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
