civilize

See also: civilise

English

Alternative forms

• civilise (chiefly British)

Etymology

Borrowed from French civiliser, corresponding to civil +‎ -ize.

Pronunciation

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Verb

civilize (third-person singular simple present civilizes, present participle civilizing, simple past and past participle civilized)

1. Alternative spelling of civilise

Related terms

• civilisation, civilization
• civil
• city
• civitas
• civilian
• citizen

Translations

civilise — see civilise

Portuguese

Verb

civilize

1. inflection of civilizar:
   1. first/third-person singular present subjunctive
   2. third-person singular imperative