Civilise
[sivilaiz]
Definition
v.t. to reclaim from barbarism: to instruct in arts and refinements.—adj. Civ′ilisable.—n. Civilisā′tion state of being civilised—p.adj. Civ′ilised.—n. Civ′iliser.
Edited by Lilian
Examples
- Warlike Tribes have been put to flight so easily by civilised armies in modern times that such tribes have been doubted as possessing their boasted or even natural courage. William Henry Doolittle. Inventions in the Century.
- How rarely, on the other hand, do our civilised dogs, even when quite young, require to be taught not to attack poultry, sheep, and pigs! Charles Darwin. On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.
- In semi-civilised countries, with little free communication, the spreading of a new sub-breed will be a slow process. Charles Darwin. On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.
- The venerable inhabitants of that venerable pile seemed, in those times, to be encamped there like a sort of civilised gipsies. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- If you ever feel inclined to travel beyond the civilised limits, Mr. Blake, let me know, and I will go with you. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- It was Pliny who wrote, at the beginning of the Christian era, that All the usages of civilised life depend in a remarkable degree upon the employment of paper. William Henry Doolittle. Inventions in the Century.
- Though of course I should, under any circumstances, like the--ha, hum--rest of the civilised world, have followed in Mr Merdle's train. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
Editor: Madge