Civilizaciones (en. Civilizations)

/siβiliθa'θjones/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A set of human societies that share a culture and social organization.
Ancient civilizations teach us about the history of humanity.
Las civilizaciones antiguas nos enseñan sobre la historia de la humanidad.
Cultural and technological development of a human group.
Mesopotamian civilizations were pioneers in writing.
Las civilizaciones mesopotámicas fueron pioneras en la escritura.
Advanced state of social and cultural order.
Roman civilization bequeathed many contributions to modern law.
La civilización romana legó muchas contribuciones al derecho moderno.

Etymology

From the Latin 'civilizatio', which comes from 'civilis', meaning 'citizen'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Western civilization
Reference to the cultures and societies of Europe and North America.
civilización occidental
Mayan civilization
Pre-Columbian civilization known for its advancements in mathematics and astronomy.
civilización maya
ancient civilizations
Refers to the cultures that existed before the modern era, such as Egyptian or Greek.
civilizaciones antiguas

Related Words

culture
A set of knowledge, beliefs, and customs of a human group.
cultura
society
A group of individuals who share a culture and live together.
sociedad
history
Study of past events, especially in relation to human beings.
historia

Slang Meanings

Popular culture
In the current era, civilizations evolve with popular culture.
En la época actual, las civilizaciones evolucionan con la cultura popular.
Modern way of life
The concept of civilization has changed with the modern way of life.
El concepto de civilización ha cambiado con el modo de vida moderno.