civilise in German
civilise in German is zivilisieren — civilise means to teach people to behave in a way seen as more advanced or refined.
civilise in German
zivilisieren
To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.
What does "civilise" mean?
- verb To teach people to behave in a way seen as more advanced or refined.
- verb To force the customs of one society onto another group or person, often claiming this makes them more advanced.
- verb To move a people on from a wild, uncivilised state to a more cultured one.
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What is "civilise" in German?
"civilise" in German is zivilisieren. civilise means: To teach people to behave in a way seen as more advanced or refined.
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