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civilise in Russian

civilise in Russian is цивилизова́ть — civilise means to teach people to behave in a way seen as more advanced or refined.

civilise in Russian

цивилизова́ть
verb
Pronounced: tsivilizovat
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 Russian?
"civilise" in Russian is цивилизова́ть. civilise means: To teach people to behave in a way seen as more advanced or refined.
How do you pronounce цивилизова́ть?
"civilise" in Russian is цивилизова́ть, pronounced "tsivilizovat".
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