Civilización (en. Civilization)

/siβilizαˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Cultural and social development of a society.

Roman civilization was one of the most influential in history.

La civilización romana fue una de las más influyentes de la historia.

State of development of a human community.

Modern civilization faces many challenges.

La civilización moderna enfrenta muchos retos.

Set of customs and activities of an advanced society.

Western civilization has transformed the world.

La civilización occidental ha transformado el mundo.

From Latin 'civilizatio', meaning the action of civilizing.

industrial civilization

Phase of development where industries predominate.

civilización industrial

contemporary civilization

Current society characterized by technological and social advancements.

civilización contemporánea

agricultural civilizations

Societies that depend on agriculture for their development.

civilización agrícolas

to civilize

To make someone or something acquire culture or civilization.

civilizar

civilized

Having an advanced culture and social organization.

civilizado

civility

Quality of being civilized or educated.

civilidad

Superficial cultural development.

Some say that civilization today is more focused on the superficial than the substantial.

Algunos dicen que la civilización hoy en día está más enfocada en lo superficial que en lo sustancial.

State of modern coexistence.

We live in a civilization where technology is everything.

Vivimos en una civilización donde la tecnología lo es todo.