overcivilized

adjective

Definition of overcivilizednext
as in hypercivilized

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  1. cosmopolitan
  2. civil
Adjective
  • It’s turned into a higher-end, cosmopolitan, luxury destination, and that’s not only for visitors.
    — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The object also reveals how cosmopolitan the Qianlong court was, which, like the Mughal court in India, welcomed artisans from all corners of China and the rest of the world, according to Wang.
    — Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of cosmopolitan
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  • According to a civil wrongful death lawsuit filed by Lindsay's ex-husband Patrick Clancy, the 36-year-old is paralyzed below the sternum.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • According to court records, a mortgage company filed a civil complaint against Paul and Sally Anne Cash in August 2025 to foreclose on the home, court records show.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Overcivilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcivilized. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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