civilized
intermediateB2/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/ · civ-i-lized
Characterized by a high level of cultural and social development.
Meanings
Characterized by a high level of cultural and social development.
ثقافتی اور سماجی ترقی کی اعلیٰ سطح کے ساتھ مخصوص ہوتا ہے۔
مہذب
muhazzab
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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.
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💡 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.
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🗣️ 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.