civilization

noun
UK: /ˌsɪv.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌsɪv.əl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/

  1. A society that has its own culture and way of life.

    1. Ancient civilization had big cities.
    2. The Roman civilization influenced many countries with its laws and architecture.

  2. The process by which a society becomes more organized and developed.

    1. Roads helped civilization grow fast.
    2. The development of writing was a crucial step in the civilization of human societies.

  3. The state of being polite and well-mannered.

    1. Show some civilization!
    2. Despite the chaos, a veneer of civilization was maintained at the formal dinner.

Synonyms

society refinement development progress culture

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "civilization" in English means: A society that has its own culture and way of life., The process by which a society becomes more organized and developed., The state of being polite and well-mannered..

The phonetic transcription of "civilization" is /ˌsɪv.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌsɪv.əl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "civilization": society, refinement, development, progress, culture.

Example usage of "civilization": "Ancient civilization had big cities.". More examples on the page.