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civilize

🇬🇧 UK/'sivilaiz/🇺🇸 US
B1

Definitions

v.

To bring a society or person to a higher level of social, cultural, or moral development

使文明,使开化;教化

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
civcitizen, city, civic community
+
ilconnector
+
izeto make, to become
=civilize

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Education helps civilize society by promoting knowledge and cultural values.

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