civilise background

civilise

/ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

Illustration civilise - Image 1

verb

Civilizar, educar

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. "

La escuela esperaba civilizar a los estudiantes enseñándoles buenos modales y respeto por los demás.

culture society education history moral

Illustration civilise - Image 1

verb

Civilizar

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. "

Las potencias coloniales intentaron civilizar a las poblaciones indígenas obligándolas a adoptar las lenguas, costumbres y religiones europeas.

culture history society politics world value attitude

Illustration civilise - Image 1

Illustration civilise - Image 2

verb

Civilizar, educar

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. "

El internado tenía como objetivo civilizar a los niños rebeldes enseñándoles etiqueta y materias académicas.

culture society education history