semicivilized

adjective

Definition of semicivilizednext
as in civilized

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semicivilized
  1. civilized
  2. socialized
Adjective
  • At least in civilized society, which is what Screencaps Nation is all about.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Leave it in its normal mode and the SQ5 behaves like a civilized luxury crossover.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of civilized
Adjective
  • 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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