civilizee

/ˈsɪvɪlaɪzi/ or /ˈsɪvɪleɪzi/

Definitions

1. noun

one that civilizes; a person who teaches or brings a group to a higher state of civilization

“The European colonizers were seen as the civilizees of the native population.”

Synonyms

  • civilizer
  • enlightener

Antonyms

  • barbarian
  • savage