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civilization
noun(civ-i-li-za-tion)a particular society at a particular time and place
Synonyms: civilisation, culture,
Examples:
Early Mayan civilization.
civilization
noun(civ-i-li-za-tion)a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
Synonyms: civilisation,
Examples:
The people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization.
civilization
noun(civ-i-li-za-tion)the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
Synonyms: civilisation,
civilization
noun(civ-i-li-za-tion)the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
Synonyms: civilisation, refinement,
Examples:
He is remembered for his generosity and civilization.