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civ⋅i⋅lize
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ˈsɪv
əˌlaɪz
/
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siv
-
uh
-lahyz
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decivilize
–verb (used with object),
-lized,
-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.
Origin:
1595–1605;
< F
civiliser;
see
civil
,
-ize
Related forms:
civ⋅i⋅liz⋅a⋅ble,
adjective
civ⋅i⋅liz⋅a⋅to⋅ry
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ˌsɪv
əˈlaɪ
zəˌtɔr
i
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-ˌtoʊr
i
/
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-
lahy
-z
uh
-tawr-ee
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-tohr-ee
]
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adjective
civ⋅i⋅liz⋅er,
noun
Synonyms:
educate, teach, instruct, polish, sophisticate.
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[siv-uh-lahyz] 
əˌlaɪz