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civilize

Civilize (verb) means American and Oxford British standard spelling of civilise.

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American and Oxford British standard spelling of civilise.
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Etymology

Borrowed from French civiliser, corresponding to civil + -ize.

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"civilize" (verb) means american and Oxford British standard spelling of civilise.

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