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civilise

/ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

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verb

文明化する, 教化する

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. "

学校は、生徒たちに礼儀作法と他人への敬意を教えることで、生徒たちを文明化しようと願った。

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verb

文明化する

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. "

植民地列強は、ヨーロッパの言語、習慣、宗教を強制的に採用させることで、先住民を文明化しようとした。

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verb

文明化する, 教化する

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. "

寄宿学校は、礼儀作法や学問を教えることで、手に負えない子供たちを文明化することを目指しました。

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