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Civilizer

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civ·i·lize  (sv-lz)
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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