decivilize

civ·i·lize

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [siv-uh-lahyz]
- /ˈsɪv əˌlaɪz/
- /dɪsˈɪvəlˌaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [siv-uh-lahyz]
- /ˈsɪv əˌlaɪz/

Definitions of decivilize word

verb decivilize to cause (a person) to be uncivilized 3
verb with object decivilize 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
verb decivilize (Transitive Verb) To make less civilized. 0
verb decivilize (Intransitive Verb) To become less civilized. 0

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Origin of decivilize

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 Decivilize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Decivilize

decivilize 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.

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