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Definition civilizing in American English

civilizing adjective

adjective
/ˈsɪvɪlaɪzɪŋ/
1

making someone behave in a more polite and reasonable way

Example

Girls are often seen as a civilizing influence on boys.

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Definition civilizing in American English