civilization

noun

the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste

a particular society at a particular time and place

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

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

Roots

civisciv- · Latin · citizen

Synonyms for civilization

culturen civilityn refinementn

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Where does civilization come from?

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