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civilizing

/ˈsɪvəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈsɪvɪˌlaɪzɪŋ/

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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 believed it was civilizing the students by teaching them manners and respect for others. "

学校は、生徒たちにマナーや他人への敬意を教えることで、彼らを文明化していると信じていた。

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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 colonizers believed they were civilizing the native population by forcing them to learn their language and adopt their customs. "

植民地主義者たちは、自分たちの言語を学ばせ、習慣を押し付けることで、先住民を文明化していると信じていた。

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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 school aimed at civilizing the children by teaching them manners and academic subjects. "

学校は、子供たちにマナーや学問を教えることで、彼らを文明化することを目指しました。

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