What Does It Mean to Be Highly Civilized?

adj. 1. Having a highly developed society and culture. 2. Showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement; humane, ethical, and reasonable: terrorist acts that shocked the civilized world.

What are some examples of highly civilized?

A civilized person is polite and courteous; he knows how to say "please" and "thank you." A civilized group of people is characterized by being socially and technologically advanced. Both dinner parties and fancy computer gadgets are signs of a civilized people.

What defines a civilized society?

adjective. If you describe a society as civilized, you mean that it is advanced and has sensible laws and customs.