| classical [[Latin]] ''polītus'', past participle of ''polīre'' to smooth, to polish, also as adjective in figurative senses (of people, their [[manners]], or their [[appearance]], or of [[writings]] or [[activities]]) polished, elegant, accomplished, refined, cultivated, courteous | | classical [[Latin]] ''polītus'', past participle of ''polīre'' to smooth, to polish, also as adjective in figurative senses (of people, their [[manners]], or their [[appearance]], or of [[writings]] or [[activities]]) polished, elegant, accomplished, refined, cultivated, courteous |
| *1a : of, relating to, or having the [[characteristics]] of advanced [[culture]] | | *1a : of, relating to, or having the [[characteristics]] of advanced [[culture]] |