overcivilized

adjective

Definition of overcivilizednext
as in hypercivilized

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  1. cosmopolitan
  2. civil
  3. sophisticated
Adjective
  • And much like the Gulf ports of today, opulent communities of global traders set up shop in Kabul, giving the city a cosmopolitan touch.
    David Chaffetz, Fortune Asia, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Africans are among the most open and cosmopolitan folks on earth, straddling multiple continents and speaking several languages.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of cosmopolitan
Adjective
  • Legal Action and Broader Implications The Nebraska Attorney General is seeking civil penalties, restitution for affected residents, and injunctive relief to prevent similar incidents.
    Lars Daniel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • What starts as a civil split soon becomes strained as the couple grapples with the harsh realities of their new living arrangements.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of civil
Adjective
  • As each year passes, the complexities of cybersecurity and the more sophisticated threats grow.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Changing the light's polarization characteristics in this manner mimics things found in nature, like the ridiculously sophisticated and specialized vision of the mantis shrimp.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of sophisticated
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“Overcivilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcivilized. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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