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Civilized

/sˈɪvəˌlaɪzd/
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(adj) Having a highly developed society or culture; belonging to civilization.

We live in a civilized society.
If it were not for electricity, our civilized life would be impossible.
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The goal of education is to produce ____ and helpful citizens today.

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