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Civilize \Civ"i*lize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Civilized}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Civilizing}.] [Cf. F. civilizer, fr.L. civilis civil.
See {Civil}.]
1. To reclaim from a savage state; to instruct in the rules
and customs of civilization; to educate; to refine.
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Yet blest that fate which did his arms dispose
Her land to civilize, as to subdue. --Dryden
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2. To admit as suitable to a civilized state. [Obs. or R.]
"Civilizing adultery." --Milton.

Syn: To polish; refine; humanize.
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Civilized \Civ"i*lized\, a.
Reclaimed from savage life and manners; instructed in arts,
learning, and civil manners; refined; cultivated.
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Sale of conscience and duty in open market is not
reconcilable with the present state of civilized
society. --J. Quincy.
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