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- [siv-uh-lahyz]
- /ˈsɪv əˌlaɪz/
- /ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [siv-uh-lahyz]
- /ˈsɪv əˌlaɪz/
Definitions of civilizing word
- adjective civilizing bringing a higher state of culture and social development 3
- verb with object civilizing to bring out of a savage, uneducated, or rude state; make civil; elevate in social and private life; enlighten; refine: Rome civilized the barbarians. 1
- noun civilizing Present participle of civilize. 1
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Origin of civilizing
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < French civiliser; see civil, -ize
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Parts of speech for Civilizing
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adjective
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civilizing popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
civilizing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for civilizing
adj civilizing
- edifying — to instruct or benefit, especially morally or spiritually; uplift: religious paintings that edify the viewer.
- refining — to bring to a fine or a pure state; free from impurities: to refine metal, sugar, or petroleum.
- educational — pertaining to education.
- intellectual — appealing to or engaging the intellect: intellectual pursuits.
adjective civilizing
- cultural — Cultural means relating to a particular society and its ideas, customs, and art.
Top questions with civilizing
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