civilized society

civilized society — index civilization Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

civilized society — n. demographic group that abides by certain accepted modes of conduct …   English contemporary dictionary

Challenge for a Civilized Society — Studio album by Unwound Released January 13, 1998 Recorded August 1 15, 1997 Genre …   Wikipedia

Civilized — Civ i*lized, a. Reclaimed from savage life and manners; instructed in arts, learning, and civil manners; refined; cultivated. [1913 Webster] Sale of conscience and duty in open market is not reconcilable with the present state of civilized… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

civilized — civ|i|lized also civilised BrE [ˈsıvəl aızd] adj 1.) a civilized society is well organized and developed, and has fair laws and customs →↑civilization ▪ Such things should not be allowed to happen in a civilized society. 2.) pleasant and… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

civilized — civ|i|lized [ sıvı,laızd ] adjective 1. ) a civilized country, society, etc. has developed an advanced culture and institutions: A civilized society does not solve conflicts in a way that causes so much suffering. 2. ) polite and reasonable: Let… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

civilized — UK [ˈsɪvəˌlaɪzd] / US [ˈsɪvɪˌlaɪzd] adjective 1) a civilized country, society etc has developed an advanced culture and institutions A civilized society does not solve conflicts in a way that causes so much suffering. 2) polite and reasonable Let …   English dictionary

civilized — also ised BrE adjective 1 being well organized and developed socially: Such things should not be allowed to happen in a civilized society. 2 pleasant and comfortable: This is very civilized. she said, lying back in the sun with a gin and tonic. 3 …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

civilized — adjective Date: 1611 characteristic of a state of civilization < civilized society >; especially characterized by taste, refinement, or restraint < a civilized way to spend the evening > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

civilized — adjective his civilized behavior a civilized society Syn: polite, courteous, well mannered, civil, gentlemanly, ladylike, mannerly; cultured, cultivated, refined, polished, sophisticated; enlightened, educated, advanced, developed …   Thesaurus of popular words

civilized — adjective 1) civilized society Syn: advanced, developed, sophisticated, enlightened, educated, cultured, cultivated 2) civilized behaviour Syn: polite, courteous, well mannered, civ …   Synonyms and antonyms dictionary