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Definition of civilization - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
societyadvanced society with shared culture and organized way of life
- Civilization developed writing and complex laws.
2.
refinementDated the quality of having refined culture and mannersDated
- Art and literature are hallmarks of civilization.
3.
social processDated US the process of becoming more socially advancedDated US
- The civilization of the region took centuries.
4.
societyDated cities or populated areas as opposed to ruralDated
- They left the desert for civilization.
Expressions with civilization
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fundamental principle or practice of a society
Education is a pillar of civilization, essential for progress.
final phase before transformation of Western society
The book discusses the twilight of Western civilization.
the beginning period of human society
The dawn of civilization saw the rise of agriculture and settled communities.
region considered birthplace of culture
The Nile Valley is a cradle of civilization.
Origin of civilization
Latin, civis (citizen)
Terms with civilization included in their meaning
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nature
in a natural environment away from civilization
history
related to the civilization of Ancient Rome
nature
desolate area untouched by civilization
early civilization
the ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages
geography
very remote place far from civilization
uncivilized
related to barbarians, lacking civilization or culture
geography
very remote place far from civilization
early stages
the early stages of human civilization
cultural peak
following the peak of a culture or civilization
history
person from an early stage of civilization
barbarism
lack of civilization or refinement
wilderness
wild primitive state untouched by civilization
ancient empire
the Roman Empire, ancient civilization
geography
imaginary marker at civilization's edge in Australia
backwoodsman
person living away from civilization
archaeology
ancient town on Crete known for Minoan civilization
worldview
the cosmic worldview of a society or civilization
ancient civilization
Bronze Age island culture in the Aegean Sea
figurative
rapid flowering of a culture or civilization
ancient civilization
powerful kingdom in ancient northeast Africa
history
study of ancient Etruscan civilization
archaeology
relating to Harappa or its ancient civilization
Hellenistic period
culture and civilization of the Hellenistic period
cultural influence
influence of Greek civilization on other societies
Examples of civilization in a sentence
Modern civilization depends on digital infrastructure. The elegance of the gala reflected true civilization. Her manners spoke volumes of her civilization. Trade helped speed the civilization of several villages. Education played a major role in the civilization of the frontier. After days hiking, they finally reached civilization.
The cabin is far from civilization.
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- French:civilisation, raffinement, ...
- German:Zivilisation, Zivilisierung, ...
- Italian:civiltà, civilizzazione, ...
- Spanish:civilización, cultura, ...
- Portuguese:civilização, mundo civilizado, ...
- Chinese:文明, 文化素养, ...
- Japanese:文明, 文明化, ...
- Arabic:حَضارَة, الرُقِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:צִיבִילִיזַצְיָה, תַּרְבּוּתִיּוּת, ...
- Russian:цивилизация, культура, ...
- Ukrainian:цивілізація, цивілізування, ...
- Hindi:सभ्यता, परिष्कार, ...
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