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civilising

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪz/
    • /ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪz/

Definition of civilising word

  • noun civilising Present participle of civilise. 1

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Parts of speech for Civilising

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

civilising popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

civilising usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for civilising

adjective civilising

  • refining — to bring to a fine or a pure state; free from impurities: to refine metal, sugar, or petroleum.
  • cultural — Cultural means relating to a particular society and its ideas, customs, and art.
  • edifying — to instruct or benefit, especially morally or spiritually; uplift: religious paintings that edify the viewer.
  • educational — pertaining to education.
  • intellectual — appealing to or engaging the intellect: intellectual pursuits.

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