overcivilized

adjective

Definition of overcivilizednext
as in hypercivilized

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  1. cosmopolitan
  2. civil
  3. sophisticated
Adjective
  • Known for its openness and tolerance, Brighton is certainly one of Britain’s cosmopolitan cities with good quality of life, perfect for a short stay on a budget or for a long-term move for more comfortable budgets.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Studies have found that relatively cosmopolitan Chinese students in the U.S. who experience racial discrimination, which a narrative of foreign influence can help fuel, become more supportive of authoritarian rule in China.
    Audrye Wong, TIME, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of cosmopolitan
Adjective
  • Over the past 20 years, the number of civil cases pending more than three years rose 346 percent, according to the Judicial Conference, the policymaking body of the U.S. Courts.
    Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Testimony in the civil case began on Aug. 12 in the 423rd District Court and the verdict was returned on Monday.
    Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of civil
Adjective
  • Beyond basic chatbot capabilities, companies are racing to develop more sophisticated AI tools.
    Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • One is the dusty mine where the Guggenheim family made their fortune, prior to founding the sophisticated Guggenheim Museum in New York City.
    James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of sophisticated
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