as in to civilize
to accustom to the ways of the city we've become so citified that many people have no idea where their food comes from

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  • But Scandinavia has always struck me as unusually civilized.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Their presence was thought to help civilize the environs and increase the likelihood of entire families becoming fans and spending money on the sport.
    Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Citify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citify. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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