English dictionary

civilisation

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization

noun.process

Synonyms civilization

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a particular society at a particular time and place

noun.group

Synonyms civilization culture

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a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

noun.group

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the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste

noun.attribute

Synonyms civilization refinement

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