verbπShareTo educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour."The wealthy benefactor hoped to civilize the remote tribe by building a school and teaching them Western customs. "culturesocietyeducationhistorymoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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 colonial power attempted to civilize the indigenous population by forcing them to adopt European languages, customs, and religions. "culturesocietyhistorypoliticsworldChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring from a state of savagery to an educated or refined state."The reformers hoped to civilized the indigenous tribe by teaching them farming and literacy. "culturesocietyeducationhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving a highly developed society or culture."The ancient Romans were considered a very civilized society due to their advanced laws, engineering, and art. "culturesocietyhumanhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareShowing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement; humane, reasonable, ethical."Even though they disagreed, the students had a civilized discussion, listening respectfully to each other's opinions. "moralculturehumansocietyphilosophycharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareMarked by refinement in taste and manners."He offered her his seat on the bus, a small but civilized gesture. "culturesocietyhumancharactermoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
