civilised

Betekenis (Engels)

Verb

simple past and past participle of civilise

Adj

Non-Oxford British English spelling of civilized.

civilise

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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Sinonieme

cultured

civilized

genteel

cultivated

polite

learned

educated

respectful

sophisticated

urbane

well-educated

well-read

civilized

Vertalings

civilisé

civilitzat

culte

refinat

cortès

educat

culturel

poli

civile

civilizzato

da persona colta

civilizado

gentil

refinado

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/