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civilize
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Over time, these ideas became part of a broader moral justification for European imperial expansion, framing colonial rule as a civilizing mission.—
Anna Piela,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026 -
For Portugal, education was an important part of its civilizing mission.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Citify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citify. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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