🌍

civilized

intermediateB2

/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/ · civ-i-lized

Characterized by a high level of cultural and social development.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Characterized by a high level of cultural and social development.

ثقافتی اور سماجی ترقی کی اعلیٰ سطح کے ساتھ مخصوص ہوتا ہے۔

مہذب

muhazzab

Formal: مہذب

Synonyms

culturedrefinedenlightenedثقافت پرورپختہروشنی والا

Antonyms

uncivilizedbarbaricsavageبے مہذبوحشیدرندہ

Common Collocations

  • civilized society
  • civilized behavior
  • civilized discourse

Example Sentences

A civilized society values education and compassion.

ایک مہذب معاشرہ تعلیم اور رحم دلی کی قدر کرتا ہے۔

Aik muhazab muashira taleem aur rehmdili ki qadar karta hai.

He expressed his ideas in a civilized manner.

اس نے اپنے خیالات کو مہذب انداز میں بیان کیا۔

Us ne apne khayalat ko muhazab andaaz mein bayan kiya.

Civilized nations work together to solve global issues.

مہذب قومیں عالمی مسائل حل کرنے کے لیے ایک ساتھ کام کرتی ہیں۔

Muhazzab qomein aalmi masail hal karne ke liye ek saath kaam karti hain.

Easily Confused With

civil:Civil refers to the legal rights and duties of citizens, while civilized refers to cultural and social development.

Word Family

civilization
nounتمدن
civilize
verbمہذب کرنا
civil
adjectiveسول

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'civil' as relating to citizens and 'ized' as a past action; hence, a civilized society has acted upon civility.

Imagine a peaceful gathering in a beautiful park where people are engaged in respectful discussions.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

آدمی کو مہذب ہوا چاہیے، جانوروں کی طرح زندگی نہ گزارے،

Aadamii ko muhazab hua chahiye, jaanwaron ki tarah zindagi na guzaare.

A person should be civilized, not live like animals.

Unknown, Unverified

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

عقل اور تدبیر ہی سے بہتر زندگی گزریں گی

Aqal aur tadbeer hi se behtar zindagi guzri gi

A better life will be lived through wisdom and reasoning.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "civilis" — pertaining to citizens

First known use: 17th century

The term evolved from the Latin 'civilis,' which means 'pertaining to citizens' or 'civil.' Its use expanded over time to describe societies that are more developed in terms of culture, morals, and societal structures.