civilize Definition
civi·lize (siv′ə līz′)
civilize Related Forms
civ′i·liz′·able adjective
civ′i·lized′ adjective
civilize Synonyms
civilize
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civilize Usage Examples
Object
- mission: Muir's Examination exemplified even better than Wilkinson's " hard sayings " the classic " civilizing mission " justification for colonialism.
- influence: The presence of large numbers of women in public life is slowly having a civilizing influence.
- process: A major step in the civilizing process is the move toward an agrarian society.
- force: Trust was high, in institutions, beliefs, governments, and the civilizing force of a world order governed by law.
- mabel: To civilize mabel emotionally abused without the summer season.
- man: The truth about the meat on your plate " First it was necessary to civilize man in relation to man.
Browse dictionary entries near civilize
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- ‹ civil service
- ‹ civil servant
- ‹ Civil Rights Act
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