verb
civilize
Civilize (verb) means an American and Oxford British standard spelling of civilise.
verb
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An American and Oxford British standard spelling of civilise.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French civiliser, corresponding to civil plus -ize.
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What is the meaning of civilize?
"civilize" (verb) means an American and Oxford British standard spelling of civilise.
What is another word for civilize?
Other words for "civilize" include educate, cultivate, school, train, civilise.
