Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology

1. civilise

verb. teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment.

Etymology

  • -ise (English)
  • -ise (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • civil (English)
  • civilis (Latin)

2. civilise

verb. raise from a barbaric to a civilized state.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • -ise (English)
  • -ise (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • civil (English)
  • civilis (Latin)