Definition of citifynext
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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civilize
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  • Classic imperialism sought to bind disparate places together under a vast administrative structure, animated by a civilizing mission.
    Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Biking in Copenhagen is civilized—collective pressure ensures hand signals and other forms of etiquette are strictly adhered to.
    Tamara Shopsin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Citify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citify. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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