Civilización (en. Civilization)

/si.βil.i.θaˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

An advanced state of social and cultural development.

Greek civilization is considered one of the most influential.

La civilización griega es considerada una de las más influyentes.

A set of institutions and ways of life of a society.

Modern civilization faces new challenges.

La civilización moderna enfrenta nuevos desafíos.

The process by which a society reaches a high level of culture and organization.

Civilization develops through education and cultural exchange.

La civilización se desarrolla a través de la educación y el intercambio cultural.

From the Latin 'civilis', meaning 'citizen', and the suffix '-ation' indicating action or effect.

Western civilization

A set of institutions and values that prevail in Europe and North America.

civilización occidental

fall of a civilization

Decomposition or decline of the social and cultural structures of a society.

caída de una civilización

culture

A set of knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors of a group.

cultura

society

A group of individuals who share a culture and an organization system.

sociedad

history

The study of past events in humanity and its evolution.

historia

A modern and advanced way of life.

They live in a civilization so advanced that they cannot imagine the past.

Viven en una civilización tan avanzada que no pueden imaginar el pasado.

A lifestyle related to modernity.

Their urban civilization is a source of innovation and art.

Su civilización urbana es fuente de innovación y arte.