verb
civilise
Civilise (verb) means to educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.
verb
1
To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.
2
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
To bring from a state of savagery to an educated or refined state.
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Etymology
From civil + -ise.
Rhymes for civilise
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What is the meaning of civilise?
"civilise" (verb) means to educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.
What are the different meanings of civilise?
"civilise" has 3 main meanings: 1. To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour; 2. 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. To bring from a state of savagery to an educated or refined state.