Meaning & Definition of Civilization in English
English⟶
Civilization
/sɪvəlɪzeʃən/
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"
synonym:
- civilization,
- civilisation
2. The social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
synonym:
- civilization,
- civilisation
3. A particular society at a particular time and place
- "Early mayan civilization"
synonym:
- culture,
- civilization,
- civilisation
4. The quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
- "A man of intellectual refinement"
- "He is remembered for his generosity and civilization"
synonym:
- refinement,
- civilization,
- civilisation
Examples of using
Greece was the cradle of western civilization.
Modern civilization is founded on science and education.
The degree of civilization in a society can be judged by entering its prisons.