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civilized pathway

[sɪ'vɪlaɪzd 'pæθweɪ]
noun phrasepl: civilized pathways
caminho civilizado
1. A course of action, procedure, or method that adheres to established social norms, legal standards, and peaceful conduct
Diplomacy represents a civilized pathway to resolving international conflicts.
A diplomacia representa um caminho civilizado para resolver conflitos internacionais.
2. A developed, well-maintained route or infrastructure that reflects advanced societal standards
The city invested in a civilized pathway through the park with proper lighting and safety measures.
A cidade investiu em um caminho civilizado pelo parque com iluminação adequada e medidas de segurança.
Synonyms
lawful routeproper channelpeaceful methodlegitimate procedure
Antonyms
barbaric methodunlawful pathwayviolent approachuncivilized conduct

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho civilizado
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
caminho civilizado
Equivalent term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

the right way
through proper channels
by the book
going the distance
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