Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decivilize
verb
/dɪˈsɪv.əl.aɪz/
Definition
To revert to a more primitive or less cultured state; to make less civilized.
Examples
- The effects of the war seemed to decivilize the once peaceful community.
- In times of crisis, societies can decivilize rapidly, leading to chaos.
- Some argue that certain media can decivilize culture by promoting violence.
Meaning
The act of stripping away the qualities of civilization, leaving a society in a more barbaric or savage condition.
Synonyms
- Barbarize
- Degrade
- Regress
