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BNC: 11645 COCA: 7204

civilized

civilized adjective
also British civilised /ˈsɪvəˌlaɪzd/
civilized
adjective
also British civilised /ˈsɪvəˌlaɪzd/
Learner's definition of CIVILIZED
[more civilized; most civilized]
: marked by well-organized laws and rules about how people behave with each other文明的;开化的
opposite uncivilized
: polite, reasonable, and respectful有礼貌的;文雅的;有教养的
opposite uncivilized
: pleasant and comfortable令人愉快的;舒适的
: showing concern for what is correct according to social rules重视正义的;有道德的
opposite uncivilized
BNC: 11645 COCA: 7204

civilized

adjective

civ·​i·​lized ˈsi-və-ˌlīzd How to pronounce civilized (audio)
: characteristic of a state of civilization
civilized society
especially : characterized by taste, refinement, or restraint

Example Sentences

A civilized society must respond to crime with fairness and justice. Stop yelling. We have to be more civilized about this. Try to act like a civilized human being! a civilized way to spend the evening
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Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of civilized was in 1611
BNC: 11645 COCA: 7204

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