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    civilization
    /ˌsɪvəlʌɪˈzeɪʃn/

    noun

    • 1. the stage of human social and cultural development and organization that is considered most advanced: "the Victorians equated the railways with progress and civilization" Similar human developmentadvancementprogressenlightenment

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCIVILIZATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of civilization as a noun in English, with synonyms, collocations, and usage examples. Find out how civilization relates to culture, society, history, and technology.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CivilizationCivilization - Wikipedia

    A civilization (British English: civilisation) is any complex society characterized by the development of the state, social stratification, urbanization, and symbolic systems of communication beyond signed or spoken languages (namely, writing systems and graphic arts).

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  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › civilizationCivilization Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of civilization as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Civilization is a relatively high level of cultural and technological development, or the culture characteristic of a particular time or place.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › civilizationCIVILIZATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. an advanced state of human society, in which a high level of culture, science, industry, and government has been reached. those people or nations that have reached such a state. any type of culture, society, etc., of a specific place, time, or group: Greek civilization.

  7. www.nationalgeographic.org › encyclopedia › civilizationsCivilizations - National Geographic Society

    Oct 23, 2023 · A civilization is a complex human society that may have certain characteristics of cultural and technological development. Learn how the word civilization has been used and contested by scholars, and explore some examples of ancient and modern civilizations.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCIVILIZATION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of civilization as a noun in English, with synonyms, collocations, and usage examples. Civilization can refer to a highly developed culture, a process of educating a society, or a place with comfortable living conditions.

  9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › civilizationCivilization Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of civilization as a condition, a society, or a place with advanced culture and technology. See examples of ancient and modern civilizations and their impact on the world.