Civilizable

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tr.v. civ·i·lized, civ·i·liz·ing, civ·i·liz·es

1. To raise from barbarism to an enlightened stage of development; bring out of a primitive or savage state.

2. To educate in matters of culture and refinement; make more polished or sophisticated.

civi·liza·ble adj.

civi·lizer n.

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