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civilise in Italian

civilise in Italian is ingentilire, umanizzare, civilizzare — civilise means to teach people to behave in a way seen as more advanced or refined.

civilise in Italian

ingentilire
verb
umanizzare
verb
civilizzare
verb
To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.
incivilire
verb
To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.

What does "civilise" mean?

  1. verb To teach people to behave in a way seen as more advanced or refined.
  2. verb To force the customs of one society onto another group or person, often claiming this makes them more advanced.
  3. verb To move a people on from a wild, uncivilised state to a more cultured one.
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What is "civilise" in Italian?
"civilise" in Italian is ingentilire, umanizzare, civilizzare. civilise means: To teach people to behave in a way seen as more advanced or refined.
Are there other ways to say "civilise" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "civilise": ingentilire, umanizzare, civilizzare, incivilire.
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