Is “Civilize” a Scrabble word?
Yes
CIVILIZE
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Civilize
verb
1.To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.
2.To introduce or impose the standards of one civilisation upon another civilization, group or person, arguably with the intent of achieving a perceived higher standard of behavior.
3.To bring from a state of savagery to an educated or refined state.