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civilized
Showing a high level of cultural and social development. Refers to behavior that is considered polite, well-mannered, and reasonable.
Auch wenn wir unterschiedlicher Meinung sind, können wir die Diskussion zivilisiert führen.
Even if we have different opinions, we can conduct the discussion in a civilized way.
civilized
In a historical or anthropological sense, belonging to a civilization, as opposed to a state described as nomadic or 'uncivilized.'
Die Römer betrachteten alle Völker außerhalb ihres Reiches als nicht zivilisiert.
The Romans regarded all peoples outside their empire as not civilized.
'Zivilisiert' (civilized) is the past participle of the verb 'zivilisieren' (to civilize) and is closely related to the noun 'die Zivilisation' (civilization). All the words relate to the idea of culture, social order, and well-mannered behavior.
Es dauerte Jahrhunderte, diese Region zu zivilisieren.
It took centuries to civilize this region.
The prefix 'un-' forms the direct opposite: 'unzivilisiert' (uncivilized). This word describes behavior perceived as crude, impolite, or barbaric.
Sein unzivilisiertes Verhalten bei Tisch hat alle schockiert.
His uncivilized behavior at the table shocked everyone.
In the meaning 'höflich' (polite), 'zivilisiert' (civilized) often describes the manner of communication or interaction with one another. Typical combinations are 'ein zivilisierter Umgang' (civilized interaction), 'eine zivilisierte Diskussion' (a civilized discussion), or 'sich zivilisiert verhalten' (to behave in a civilized way).
Lasst uns versuchen, diese Meinungsverschiedenheit auf eine zivilisierte Weise zu klären.
Let's try to resolve this disagreement in a civilized way.
This meaning is used mainly in historical, sociological, or anthropological texts. It refers to entire societies, peoples, or cultures and their stage of development.
Die Ausstellung zeigt Werkzeuge früher zivilisierter Völker in Mesopotamien.
The exhibition shows tools of early civilized peoples in Mesopotamia.
civil / civilian
Both words can describe polite and controlled behavior. „zivil“ particularly emphasizes a decent tone in dealing with others, whereas „zivilisiert“ evaluates behavior more generally as well-mannered and reasonable. Use „zivil“ mainly for a tone of interaction and „zivilisiert“ for behavior as a whole.
Trotz der unterschiedlichen Meinungen diskutierten alle zivilisiert miteinander.
Despite their different opinions, everyone discussed the matter in a civilized manner.
Auch im Streit blieb sie zivil und beleidigte ihren Gesprächspartner nicht.
Even during the argument, she remained civil and did not insult the person she was speaking to.
