Over the course of a generation, they civilised the once-lawless frontier town by building schools, hospitals, and civic institutions.

Despite the harsh wilderness, the explorers behaved in a surprisingly civilised manner.

In many histories, the rise and fall of civilisation is traced through art, technology, and trade.

Community leaders attempted to civilise the newcomers by offering classes in etiquette, local laws, and language.

The aid workers are civilising the remote village by introducing clean water systems and schools.

She believes that education civilises even the most stubborn youth.

The anthropologist argued that civilisational shifts could be traced through changes in pottery styles.

Many ancient civilisations left behind myths that still influence our culture.

Historians debate whether ancient empires were civilisers or conquerors.

The philanthropist was regarded as a civiliser by the remote tribe after introducing modern sanitation.