Civilised: meaning, definitions and examples
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civilised
[ ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd ]
human society
Civilised refers to a stage of human social development considered to be more advanced, where the society exhibits a high level of culture, order, and ethics. It often implies adherence to laws and morals that govern behavior, emphasizing an organized community that values knowledge, art, and science.
Synonyms
cultured, polished, refined, sophisticated
Examples of usage
- A civilised society respects the rights of all individuals.
- They conducted their debate in a civilised manner.
- Civilised nations often engage in diplomacy to resolve conflicts.
Translations
Translations of the word "civilised" in other languages:
🇵🇹 civilizado
🇮🇳 सभ्य
🇩🇪 zivilisiert
🇮🇩 beradab
🇺🇦 цивілізований
🇵🇱 cywilizowany
🇯🇵 文明的な
🇫🇷 civilisé
🇪🇸 civilizado
🇹🇷 uygar
🇰🇷 문명화된
🇸🇦 متحضر
🇨🇿 civilizovaný
🇸🇰 civilizovaný
🇨🇳 文明的
🇸🇮 civiliziran
🇮🇸 siðmenntaður
🇰🇿 цивилизацияланған
🇬🇪 ცივილიზებული
🇦🇿 mədəni
🇲🇽 civilizado
Etymology
The term 'civilised' originates from the late 18th century, deriving from the French word 'civilisé' which in turn comes from the Latin 'civilis' meaning 'of or belonging to a citizen'. The core concept denotes being part of a society characterized by refined manners, knowledge, and culture. Over time, 'civilised' has been used in contrast to 'barbaric', with the implication that certain societies or individuals have reached a more 'cultured' or 'enlightened' stage of development. The idea of a civilised society is often tied to the progression of human rights, social justice, and the rule of law, reflecting the belief that civilization is inherently linked to moral and ethical standards.