civilized

== English == === Alternative forms === civilised (non-Oxford British English) === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/ Hyphenation: civ‧i‧lized === Adjective === civilized (comparative more civilized, superlative most civilized) Having a highly developed society or culture; belonging to civilization. Showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement; humane, reasonable, ethical. Marked by refinement in taste and manners. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Verb === civilized simple past and past participle of civilize === See also === civil civilize