CIVILIZE


Meaning of CIVILIZE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsɪvɪlaɪz ]

v.tr. (also -ise) 1 bring out of a barbarous or primitive stage of society. 2 enlighten; refine and educate. øøcivilizable adj. civilizer n. [F civiliser (as CIVIL)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.