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1. (n.) civilization
an advanced state of human society, in which a high level of culture, science, and government has been reached.
2. civilization
those people or nations that have reached such a state.
3. civilization
any type of culture, society, etc., of a specific place, time, or group:
Greek civilization.
4. civilization
the act or process of civilizing or being civilized.
5. civilization
cultural and intellectual refinement.
6. civilization
cities or populated areas in general, as opposed to unpopulated or wilderness areas.
7. civilization
modern comforts and conveniences, as made possible by science and technology.
Etymology: (1765–75; < F civilisation)
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| Definition of 'Civilization' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) civilization, civilisation
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"
2. (noun) civilization, civilisation
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
3. (noun) culture, civilization, civilisation
a particular society at a particular time and place
"early Mayan civilization"
4. (noun) refinement, civilization, civilisation
the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
"a man of intellectual refinement"; "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization"
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1. (noun) civilization
society
an ancient civilization; the end of civilization
2. civilization
the developed, modern way of life
in the mountains, away from civilization
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| Definition of 'Civilization' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Civilization
the act of civilizing, or the state of being civilized; national culture; refinement
2. (noun) Civilization
rendering a criminal process civil
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| Definitions of 'Civilization' |
The Roycroft Dictionary |
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Civilization
A device for increasing human ills; a machine for the perpetuation of the weak; an ingenious contraption for spreading disease and hunger. (See war, harlot, politician, liar, Teddy, Sulzer, Murphy, hypocrisy, newspaper, forger, jail, policemen, lawyer, walking delegate, capitalist, poverty, clergyman.) _E. g._, "Do you believe in civilization?" "Yep." From _The Confessions of Herr Krupp_.
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| Definition of 'Civilization' |
U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. Civilization
The distinctly human attributes and attainments of a particular society.
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