civilizer

Meanings

• noun

  A person or force that brings civilization to a place or people.

  - "The Romans were great civilizers."
  - "The civilizer brought education and modernization to the tribe."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with civilizer
exiler , pelitzer , receiver , sever , terrifier , violater

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Variants

List of all variants of civilizer that leads to same result
civilize , civilized , civilizer , civilizers , civilizes , civilizing

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'civilis', meaning 'citizen' or 'civil'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'civilizer' first gained widespread use during the colonial period.

2. Some argue that the concept of the civilizer is problematic as it implies a sense of superiority and the imposition of Western values on other cultures.

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Related Concepts

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1. Colonialism: A political and social system in which a stronger country subjugates another country and exploits its resources.

2. Imperialism: The policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.

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Culture

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The term 'civilizer' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of colonialism and imperialism, to describe European powers and their impact on indigenous peoples. This term has been subject to much debate and criticism, with some arguing that it implies a sense of superiority and the imposition of Western values on other cultures.

How to Memorize "civilizer"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person bringing books, education, and modernization to a tribe.
   - Imagine a map showing the spread of civilization.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the idea of progress and modernization.
   - Think of a civilizer as a teacher or leader.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'civilizer' comes from the Latin word 'civilis', which means 'citizen' or 'civil'.

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