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civilised

Definitions of civilised
  1. adjective
    having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
    synonyms: civilized
    advanced
    (of societies) highly developed especially in technology or industry
    civil
    of or in a condition of social order
    humane
    showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement
    educated
    possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
    refined
    (used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
  2. adjective
    marked by refinement in taste and manners
    refined
    (used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
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