The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CIVILISED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "educated" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case educated = civilised.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CIVILISED mean?
CIVILISED verb- To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.
- 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.
- To bring from a state of savagery to an educated or refined state.
- Having a highly developed society or culture.
- Showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement; humane, reasonable, ethical.
- Marked by refinement in taste and manners.