What is another word for civilise?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪvəlˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "civilise" is often used to refer to the process of improving or refining human behaviour, customs, institutions, and language. Some synonyms for "civilise" include "cultivate," "refine," "humanize," and "enlighten." These words all suggest a process of improving behaviour, customs, or institutions to make them more civilized, cultured, or sophisticated. Other synonyms for "civilise" include "educate," "train," "develop," and "improve," which all imply a process of teaching, learning, or developing. Ultimately, all of these synonyms suggest a process of moving towards a more civilized or cultured state and improving the quality of human experience.

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What are the hypernyms for Civilise?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Civilise?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Civilise

The development of the monastic system in Northumbria did more than anything else to civilise and colonise the entire realm, Scotland included.
"In the Border Country"
W. S. (William Shillinglaw) Crockett
When you start to civilise a Kaffir you give him toothache, and fill him as full o' wickedness an' sickness as a white man.
"Tales from the Veld"
Ernest Glanville
"I am afraid, then, that you will fail to civilise them, as you desire," observed Uncle Mark.
"Afar in the Forest"
W.H.G. Kingston

Famous quotes with Civilise

  • Human society is born in the shadow of religious fear, and in that stage the suppression of heresy is a sacred social duty. Then comes the rise of a priesthood, and the independent thinker is met with punishment in this world and the threat of eternal damnation hereafter. Even today it is from the religious side that the greatest danger to freedom of thought comes. Religion is the last thing that man will civilise.
    Chapman Cohen

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