civilize

 
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪvɪlʌɪz/
(also civilise)

verb

[with object] (usually as adjective civilized)
  • bring (a place or people) to a stage of social development considered to be more advanced: a civilized society
  • (as adjective civilized) polite and good-mannered: such an affront to civilized behaviour will no longer be tolerated

Derivatives

civilizer

noun

Origin:

early 17th century: from French civiliser, from civil 'civil'