word
Civilized
SIH-vuh-lyzd
/ˈsɪvʌˌlaɪzd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
civilized
Dictionary meaning
Having a high state of culture and development both social and technological.
Examples
- Terrorist acts that shocked the civilized world.
Synonyms: civilised
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