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Civilization meaning

What does “civilization” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“civilization” is a noun with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations).

civilization

noun

  1. a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

    “the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization”

    Synonymscivilisation

  2. the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization

    Synonymscivilisation

  3. a particular society at a particular time and place

    “early Mayan civilization”

    Synonymsculturecivilisation

  4. the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste

    “a man of intellectual refinement”

    “he is remembered for his generosity and civilization”

    Synonymsrefinementcivilisation

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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