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Definition of Civilising
1. civilise [v] - See also: civilise
Lexicographical Neighbors of Civilising
Literary usage of Civilising
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Trend of History: Origins of Twentieth Century Problems by William Kay Wallace (1922)
"... the annexed territory, are to receive the blessings of the "true civilisation,"
if need be, at the sword's point. The State has a civilising mission ..."
2. Russia in Asia: A Record and a Study, 1558-1899 by Alexis Sidney Krausse (1899)
"... of Transcaspian railway as a civilising influence—Siberian line—Changes in
original plan—Engineering difficulties—Distances—Manchurian ..."
3. Chapters on the Principles of International Law by John Westlake (1894)
"Alleged International Title by civilising Influence exerted beyond the limits of
Occupation. During the recent dissensions between England and Portugal with ..."
4. An Historical Account of the Plantation in Ulster at the Commencement of the by George Hill (1877)
"That plantation thus performed, to the eternal commendation of Bristol, was not
the least cause of civilising and securing that part of the country. ..."
5. China and Religion by Edward Harper. Parker (1905)
"civilising influences of missionaries not dependent on their religion. — China
grows aggressive with success and prosperity.—The Japanese war. ..."
6. Government Or Human Evolution by Edmond Kelly (1901)
"THE civilising FORCE OF PRIVATE PROPERTY BY PROMOTING SELF-CONTROL The struggle
for life is for ... civilising ..."
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