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Definition of civilized

Civilized
Civilize Civ"i*lize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Civilized; p. pr. & vb. n. Civilizing.] [Cf. F. civilizer, fr.L. civilis civil. See Civil.] 1. To reclaim from a savage state; to instruct in the rules and customs of civilization; to educate; to refine. Yet blest that fate which did his arms dispose Her land to civilize, as to subdue. --Dryden 2. To admit as suitable to a civilized state. [Obs. or R.] ``Civilizing adultery.' --Milton. Syn: To polish; refine; humanize.
Civilized
Civilized Civ"i*lized, a. Reclaimed from savage life and manners; instructed in arts, learning, and civil manners; refined; cultivated. Sale of conscience and duty in open market is not reconcilable with the present state of civilized society. --J. Quincy.

Meaning of civilized from wikipedia

- that defined themselves as "civilized" often did so in contrast to other societies or human groupings viewed as less civilized, calling the latter barbarians...
- considered civilized, but representatives of these tribes continue to meet regularly on a quarterly basis in their Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes...
- The Civilizing Process is a book by German sociologist Norbert Elias. It is an influential work in sociology and Elias' most important work. It was first...
- was seen as a sport that inherently involved values of fair play and civilizedness. In some cases, British sports served a purpose of providing exercise...
- 21, 2009). "Civilized". PopMatters. Young, Alex (July 9, 2009). "Civilized". Consequence of Sound. K., Rudy (July 29, 2009). "Civilized Review". Sputnik...
- Jean-Luc Ponty - Civilized Evil (1980) album review by Richard S. Ginell, credits & releases at AllMusic Jean-Luc Ponty - Civilized Evil (1980) album...
- Ryan. In 2018-2019, Ryan published Civilized to Death: What Was Lost on the Way to Modernity, also known as, Civilized to Death: The Price of Progress (ISBN 1451659105)...
- contemporary sounding music. Civilized Man expanded on the success of his previous album, selling well in Europe. "Civilized Man" (Richard Feldman, Pat...
- Book of the Civilized Man (Latin: Urb**** Magnus Danielis Becclesiensis, also known as Liber Urbani, Urb**** Magnus, or Civilized Man), by Daniel of Beccles...
- Civilized Core refers to the four advanced civilizations that emerged during the 1st millennium BC, during the earlier Iron Age after the collapse of...