civilise
- Verb. To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of (l, en) .
- Verb. To introduce or impose the (l, en) of one (l, en) upon another (l, en) , group or person, arguably with the intent of achieving a perceived higher standard of (l, en) .
- Verb. To bring from a state of (l, en) to an educated or refined state.
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