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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."

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