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civilize

/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪz/

/ˈsɪv.ə.laɪz/

Translations

civilizeverb

civilized

Past Simple

civilized

Past Participle

civilizing

Gerund

/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪz/

/ˈsɪv.ə.laɪz/

civiliserSens général : rendre plus développé sur le plan social ou culturel; par extension, rendre plus poli ou plus raffiné.

The missionaries aimed to civilize the indigenous tribes by introducing them to Western education and religion.

Les missionnaires cherchaient à civiliser les tribus autochtones en leur apportant l'éducation et la religion occidentales.

Additional translations

polirSurtout pour le comportement ou les manières; registre plus restreint.

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civilizeverb

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.