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civilise in Spanish

civilise in Spanish is civilizar, culturizar, desasnar — civilise means to educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.

civilise in Spanish

civilizar
verb
To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.
culturizar
verb
To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.
desasnar
verb
To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.

What does "civilise" mean?

  1. verb To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.
  2. verb 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.
  3. verb To bring from a state of savagery to an educated or refined state.
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What is "civilise" in Spanish?

"civilise" in Spanish is civilizar, culturizar, desasnar. civilise means: To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.

Are there other ways to say "civilise" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "civilise": civilizar, culturizar, desasnar.

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