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civilization

/,sɪvəlɪ'zeɪʃən/

Synonyms of civilization Antonyms of civilization Examples of civilization Usage of civilization Parts of civilization Definition that contains civilization Words sounding like civilization Explanation of civilization

noun
a particular society at a particular time and place
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"early Mayan civilization"

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civilisation culture

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society
noun
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
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"the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization"

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civilisation

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society
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the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
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civilisation

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social process
noun
the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
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"he is remembered for his generosity and civilization"

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civilisation refinement

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excellence

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