an advanced state of human society, in which a high level of culture, science, industry, and government has been reached.

those people or nations that have reached such a state.

any type of culture, society, etc., of a specific place, time, or group

Greek civilization.

the act or process of civilizing or being civilized

Rome's civilization of barbaric tribes was admirable.

cultural refinement; refinement of thought and cultural appreciation

The letters of Madame de Sévigné reveal her wit and civilization.

cities or populated areas in general, as opposed to unpopulated or wilderness areas

The plane crashed in the jungle, hundreds of miles from civilization.

modern comforts and conveniences, as made possible by science and technology

After a week in the woods, without television or even running water, the campers looked forward to civilization again.

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barbarism , primitiveness

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acculturation , advancement , breeding , civility , cultivation , development , edification , education , elevation , enlightenment , illumination , polish , progress , refinement , social well-being , civilized life , community , customs , literate society , modern humanity , mores , nation , people , polity , way of life , kultur , culture , society