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civilise

/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪz/

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verb

/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪz/B2formalbritish
  • ruГлагол, означающий привести место или народ к стадии социального, культурного и морального развития, считающейся более продвинутой.

A verb meaning to bring a place or people to a stage of social, cultural, and moral development considered to be more advanced.

  1. Refine or educateB2formalbritish

    To teach or improve someone's taste, judgment, or manners, making them more cultured or sophisticated.

    ruОблагораживать

    • The school aims to civilise its students through art and literature.
    • Travel can help civilise a person by exposing them to different cultures.
    • She believes that reading classic novels helps civilise the mind.

    Synonymscultivateeducateenlightenhumanizeimprovepolishrefine

    Antonymscoarsendebasedegradedemeandeprave

  2. Develop from a primitive stateB2formalbritish

    To bring a society or group from a less developed, primitive state to a more advanced and organized one.

    ruЦивилизовать

    • The Romans sought to civilise the tribes they conquered.
    • Missionaries often attempted to civilise indigenous peoples.
    • The process to civilise a region involves building infrastructure and establishing laws.

    Synonymscultivateeducateelevateenlightenhumanizerefinetameuplift