civilised

UK
/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/
US
/ˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/

Translations

civilisedadjective
more civilised
Comp.
most civilised
Super.
UK
/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/
US
/ˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/
The debate was conducted in a civilised manner.
Дебаты проводились в цивилизованной манере.
civilisedpast participle
UK
/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/
US
/ˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/
Functions as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb "civilise".
civiliseverb

civilised

Past Simple

civilised
Past Simple
civilised
Past Participle
civilising
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪz/
US
/ˈsɪv.ə.laɪz/
Efforts were made to civilise the remote tribes.
Были предприняты усилия, чтобы цивилизовать отдаленные племена.
Additional translations

Definitions

civilisedadjective
Having a high state of culture and development both social and technological.
The civilised society had advanced infrastructure and a strong educational system.
Marked by well-organized laws and rules about how people behave with each other.
In a civilised community, disputes are resolved through dialogue and legal processes.
Polite and well-mannered.
Despite the heated debate, the discussion remained civilised and respectful.
civilisedpast participle
Brought to or characterized by an advanced stage of social, cultural, or moral development.
The explorers believed they had civilised the remote island community.
civiliseverb
To bring (a place or people) to a stage of social, cultural, and moral development considered to be more advanced.
Efforts were made to civilise the remote tribes by introducing modern education and healthcare.
To educate or refine (a person or their behavior) to be more polite and well-mannered.
The boarding school aimed to civilise the students by teaching them proper etiquette and social norms.
To become civilised; to advance in social or cultural development.
Many anthropologists study how early humans began to civilise as they formed stable settlements.