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civilizing

/ˈsɪvəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈsɪvɪˌlaɪzɪŋ/

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verb

Civiliser, éduquer

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. "

L'école pensait qu'elle civilisait les élèves en leur enseignant les bonnes manières et le respect des autres.

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verb

Civiliser

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. "

Les colonisateurs croyaient qu'ils civilisaient la population indigène en les forçant à apprendre leur langue et à adopter leurs coutumes.

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verb

Civiliser, éduquer

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. "

L'école visait à civiliser les enfants en leur enseignant les bonnes manières et les matières scolaires.

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