semicivilized

adjective

Definition of semicivilizednext
as in civilized

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  1. civilized
  2. socialized
Adjective
  • Her generation was one of thinkers, politically committed to defining how individuals were to be shaped as citizens of a civilized nation.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
  • In Season 3, the team enters Dinopia, a civilized dinosaur world, to face threats endangering both worlds through friendship, courage, and teamwork.
    — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 24 June 2026
Definition of civilized
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  • The roster has benefitted from a new, socialized athletics program.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 30 June 2026
  • Some skeptics argue that universal healthcare represents a form of socialized medicine, government control of the market, or even a dangerous step toward collectivism.
    — Wei Zhang, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Definition of socialized
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“Semicivilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semicivilized. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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