Added 9 October 2026
civilised
/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/ adjective
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about civilised at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Having a high state of culture and development both social and technological.
terrorist acts that shocked the civilized world
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Marked by refinement in taste and manners.
cultivated speech