civilize

UK
/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪz/
US
/ˈsɪv.ə.laɪz/
civilizeverb
civilized
Präteritum
civilized
Partizip Perfekt
civilizing
Gerundium
UK
/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪz/
US
/ˈsɪv.ə.laɪz/
Übersetzungen
Efforts to civilize the remote tribe were met with resistance.
Попытки цивилизовать отдаленное племя встретили сопротивление.
Definitionen
To bring (a place or people) to a stage of social, cultural, and moral development considered to be more advanced.
The missionaries aimed to civilize the indigenous tribes by introducing them to Western education and religion.
To educate or refine (a person or their behavior) to be more polite and well-mannered.
The boarding school was known for its efforts to civilize unruly students through strict discipline and etiquette lessons.