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From the verb civilize: (⇒ conjugate)
civilized is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections: v past (US & UK); v past p (US & UK)

civilized
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Synonyms:

civilised (UK), enlightened, refined , advanced , cultured, educated , sophisticated , correct , polite , courteous, urbane, cultivated, polished , humane

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civilize
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Synonyms:

civilise (UK), enlighten , cultivate, enrich , reclaim, refine , render civil, acculturate, polish , sophisticate, spiritualize, spiritualise (UK), humanize, humanise (UK), socialize, socialise (UK), edify, uplift, tame , foster , instruct , ethicize, promote , ethicise (UK), help forward, better materially, make gentle, acquaint with culture, indoctrinate, elevate, educate , teach , advance , ennoble, develop , improve

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