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civilizing

/ˈsɪvəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈsɪvɪˌlaɪzɪŋ/

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verb

Цивилизовать, просвещать

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. "

Школа считала, что цивилизует учеников, обучая их манерам и уважению к другим.

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verb

Цивилизовать

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. "

Колонизаторы верили, что они цивилизуют коренное население, заставляя их учить их язык и перенимать их обычаи.

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verb

Цивилизовать, облагораживать

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. "

Школа стремилась цивилизовать детей, обучая их манерам и академическим предметам.

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