verb
civilise
Civilise (verb) means to teach people to behave in a way seen as more advanced or refined.
verb
1
To teach people to behave in a way seen as more advanced or refined.
2
To force the customs of one society onto another group or person, often claiming this makes them more advanced.
3
To move a people on from a wild, uncivilised state to a more cultured one.
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Etymology
Formed from civil and -ise.
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What is the meaning of civilise?
"civilise" (verb) means to teach people to behave in a way seen as more advanced or refined.
What is another word for civilise?
Other words for "civilise" include educate, school, cultivate, civilize, train.
What are the different meanings of civilise?
"civilise" has 3 main meanings: 1. To teach people to behave in a way seen as more advanced or refined; 2. To force the customs of one society onto another group or person, often claiming this makes them more advanced; 3. To move a people on from a wild, uncivilised state to a more cultured one.
