civilized
[ siv-uh-lahyzd ]
/ ˈsɪv əˌlaɪzd /
adjective
having an advanced or humane culture, society, etc.
polite; well-bred; refined.
of or relating to civilized people: The civilized world must fight ignorance.
easy to manage or control; well organized or ordered: The car is quiet and civilized, even in sharp turns.
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Definition for civilized (2 of 2)
civilize
[ siv-uh-lahyz ]
/ ˈsɪv əˌlaɪz /
verb (used with object), civ·i·lized, civ·i·liz·ing.
to bring out of a savage, uneducated, or rude state; make civil; elevate in social and private life; enlighten; refine: Rome civilized the barbarians.
Also
especially British,
civ·i·lise.
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British Dictionary definitions for civilized (1 of 2)
civilized
civilised
/ (ˈsɪvɪˌlaɪzd) /
adjective
having a high state of culture and social development
cultured; polite
a civilized discussion
British Dictionary definitions for civilized (2 of 2)
civilize
civilise
/ (ˈsɪvɪˌlaɪz) /
verb (tr)
to bring out of savagery or barbarism into a state characteristic of civilization
to refine, educate, or enlighten