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