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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

civilise

/ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does civilise mean?

verb

To bring (a person or people) to a state of civilization; to make (something) more refined or cultured.

Example

"The explorer's goal was to civilise the remote tribe and introduce them to modern ways of living."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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