civilized
pronunciation
How to pronounce civilized in British English:
UK [ˈsɪvəlaɪzd]
How to pronounce civilized in American English:
US [ˈsɪvəˌlaɪzd]
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- Adjective:
- having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
- marked by refinement in taste and manners
Word Origin
- civilized (adj.)
- 1610s, past participle adjective from civilize.
Antonym
Example
- 1. So are we just getting more civilized , then ?
- 2. Punctuality is a necessary habit in all public affairs in civilized society .
- 3. No other civilized western country treats its own gay citizens this way .
- 4. In a civilized society , freedom can not be unfettered .
- 5. What was the greatest threat for the civilized world in the 1930s ?