A new user has searched for but
The definition of civilization
6 Definitions of: civilization
-
- noun, a human society that has highly developed material and spiritual resources and a complex cultural, political, and legal organization; an advanced state in social development
- noun, the peoples or nations collectively who have achieved such a state
- noun, the total culture and way of life of a particular people, nation, region, or period
- noun, the process of bringing or achieving civilization
- noun, intellectual, cultural, and moral refinement
- noun, cities or populated areas, as contrasted with sparsely inhabited areas, deserts, etc
- Show me some examples of this word: civilization
- Show me the etymology of the word: civilization
| Synonyms: | community, education, culture, enlightenment, society, people, nation, polity, development, progress | And more... |
|---|
From Collins
©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of civilization