civilizable

civ·i·lize

 (sĭv′ə-līz′)

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.

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civ′i·liz′a·ble adj.

civ′i·liz′er n.

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