Civilization — synonyms, definition

1. civilization (Noun)

civilisation commonwealth community cultivation culture edification enlightenment human race humanity humankind mankind nation people polish refinement society

civilization (Noun) — A society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations). ex. "the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization"

civilization (Noun) — The social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization.

civilization (Noun) — (archeology) a particular society at a particular time and place. ex. "early Mayan civilization"

civilization (Noun) — The quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste. ex. "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization"

excellence social process society Aegean civilisation Aegean civilization Aegean culture Helladic civilisation Helladic civilization Helladic culture Indus civilisation Indus civilization Minoan civilisation Minoan civilization Minoan culture Muslimism Mycenaean civilisation Mycenaean civilization Mycenaean culture Paleo-American culture Paleo-Amerind culture Paleo-Indian culture Western civilisation Western civilization • • • subculture government political science politics