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civilise in Spanish

civilise in Spanish is civilizar, culturizar, desasnar — civilise means to teach people to behave in a way seen as more advanced or refined.

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 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 Spanish?
"civilise" in Spanish is civilizar, culturizar, desasnar. civilise means: To teach people to behave in a way seen as more advanced or refined.
Are there other ways to say "civilise" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "civilise": civilizar, culturizar, desasnar.
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