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# civilis **Type:** Etymological root **Language:** Latin **Slug:** civilis-2 ## Words From This Root - civilize - to bring out of a primitive state to a more refined social condition - civilized - socially advanced, refined, and well-mannered - uncivil - discourteous or rude in behavior
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civilize
C2+
/ˈsɪvəˌlaɪz/
to bring out of a primitive state to a more refined social condition
civilized
C2+
/ˈsɪvəˌlaɪzd/
socially advanced, refined, and well-mannered
uncivil
C2+
/ʌnˈsɪvəl/
discourteous or rude in behavior
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