/ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/► audioScrabble 17Words With Friends 21
Definition
noun the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization.
— synonyms: civilization
noun a particular society at a particular time and place.
— synonyms: culture, civilization
noun a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations).
— synonyms: civilization
noun the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste.
— synonyms: refinement, civilization
Examples
“Modern civilization is a product of industrialization and globalization.”
“A hermit doesn't much care for civilization.”
“The teacher's civilization of the child was no easy task.”