Definition of civilization

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  • civilization is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 26
  • civilization is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 26
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Definition of civilization

  • a particular society at a particular time and place (noun)

    Examples

    1. early Mayan civilization

    Synonyms

    1. civilisation
    2. culture
  • a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations) (noun)

    Examples

    1. the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization

    Synonyms

    1. civilisation
  • the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. civilisation
  • the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste (noun)

    Examples

    1. he is remembered for his generosity and civilization

    Synonyms

    1. civilisation
    2. refinement

See definition of civilization in Merriam Webster