overcivilized

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcivilized
Adjective
  • The cosmopolitan Sajet was born in Nigeria to Dutch parents, and was raised in Australia.
    Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • As one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities, travelers can enjoy days in the English capital feasting on flavors of the world, followed by nights at storied hotels where royals, celebrities, and dignitaries are among the familiar faces.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Being undocumented in the United States, whether by crossing the border without authorization or overstaying a visa, is typically considered a civil violation rather than a criminal offense.
    Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The Sheriff's Department investigation was announced shortly after the civil suit was filed in May.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Overcivilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcivilized. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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