(BrE also civilised) adjective
1 well-organized socially with a very developed culture and way of life:
the civilized world * rising crime in our so-called civilized societies * civilized peoples
2 having laws and customs that are fair and morally acceptable:
No civilized country should allow such terrible injustices.
3 having or showing polite and reasonable behaviour:
We couldn't even have a civilized conversation any more.
4 typical of a comfortable and pleasant way of life:
Breakfast on the terrace-how civilized! * Let's go somewhere civilized and have a meal.
OPPUNCIVILIZED
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