CIVILIZED

[UK and ANZ] usually -ised [adjective]If a society or country is civilized, it has a highly developed system of government, culture and way of life and treats the people who live there fairly.He believes that a fair justice system and a health service which is available to all are very important parts of a civilized society.The terrorist attack on the UN building has shocked the civilized world.If a person or their behaviour is civilized, they are polite and behave in a calm and reasonable way.I had a very civilized conversation with your mother.Let's discuss this like civilized people (= in a polite and calm way).If a place or thing is civilized, it is pleasant or comfortable."I must say, this is all very civilized," he said as he settled down in a chair by the fire.She thinks that afternoon tea is a very civilized tradition.