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civilized

/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or denoting a society or community organized according to law and custom.

    - "The civilization in ancient Greece was known for its art and philosophy."
    - "Civilized behavior includes manners, politeness, and respect for others."
  • adjective

    Having the qualities or manners considered characteristic of an educated person.

    - "He was a civilized man, with good manners and a refined taste."
    - "The civilized world was shocked by the barbaric acts of the savages."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with civilized
companionized , organized , patronized , venerated
Variants
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civilized , civilize , civilizer , civilizers , civilizes , civilizing , civilized world , hyper-civilized , hypercivilized , ultra-civilized , ultracivilized
Etymology
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From Old French civiliser, from civile 'citizen' + iser 'make, do'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'civilized' was first used in English in the 15th century.

  2. The concept of civilization has been debated throughout history, with some arguing that it is a necessary aspect of human progress and others arguing that it can lead to oppression and inequality.

  3. Some scholars argue that the concept of civilization is culturally relative and that what is considered civilized in one culture may not be considered civilized in another.


Related Concepts
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  1. Savagery: The opposite of civilization, often used to describe societies or individuals lacking advanced social structures and cultural achievements.

  2. Civilization: A complex human society, characterized by advanced social structures, laws, and cultural achievements.


Culture
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The term 'civilized' has been used throughout history to describe societies and individuals with advanced social structures, laws, and cultural achievements. In literature, civilized is often contrasted with the term 'uncivilized' or 'savage' to highlight the differences between different cultures and ways of life.

How to Memorize "civilized"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a city with tall buildings, streets lined with trees, and people dressed in formal attire. This is what a civilized society looks like.
    - Visualize a person with good manners, polite speech, and a refined taste. This is what a civilized individual looks like.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'civilized' with 'advanced', 'refined', 'cultured', and 'lawful'.
    - Think of the word 'civilized' as the opposite of 'savage' or 'uncivilized'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'civilized' with the phrase 'Citizens Involved Make Virtues Essential'.


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