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Definition of Civilized

Civilized
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. Yet blest that fate which did his arms dispose Her land to civilize, as to subdue. --Dryden 2. To admit as suitable to a civilized state. [Obs. or R.] ``Civilizing adultery.' --Milton. Syn: To polish; refine; humanize.
Civilized
Civilized Civ"i*lized, a. Reclaimed from savage life and manners; instructed in arts, learning, and civil manners; refined; cultivated. Sale of conscience and duty in open market is not reconcilable with the present state of civilized society. --J. Quincy.

Meaning of Civilized from wikipedia

- that defined themselves as "civilized" often did so in contrast to other societies or human groupings viewed as less civilized, calling the latter barbarians...
- Americans classified them as "civilized" because they had adopted attributes of the Anglo-American culture. The descriptor "civilized", historically used to...
- was seen as a sport that inherently involved values of fair play and civilizedness. In some cases, British sports served a purpose of providing exercise...
- The Civilizing Process is a book by German sociologist Norbert Elias. It is an influential work in sociology and Elias' most important work. It was first...
- Jean-Luc Ponty - Civilized Evil (1980) album review by Richard S. Ginell, credits & releases at AllMusic Jean-Luc Ponty - Civilized Evil (1980) album...
- contemporary sounding music. Civilized Man expanded on the success of his previous album, selling well in Europe. "Civilized Man" (Richard Feldman, Pat...
- 1998). "Challenge For A Civilized Society". CMJ New Music Monthly (55): 46. Retrieved 2013-07-08. Challenge for a Civilized Society at Discogs (list...
- Civilizing Chengdu: Chinese Urban Reform, 1895–1937 is a 2000 non-fiction book by Kristin Eileen Stapleton (Chinese name: 司昆仑 Sī Kūnlún), published by...
- 21, 2009). "Civilized". PopMatters. Young, Alex (July 9, 2009). "Civilized". Consequence of Sound. K., Rudy (July 29, 2009). "Civilized Review". Sputnik...
- The No ****hole Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't is a book by Stanford professor Robert I. Sutton. He initially wrote...