Civilization Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Civilization

Meaning 1 : a particular society at a particular time and place

    Example : early Mayan civilization

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

    Example : the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization

    Synonyms : civilisation
Meaning 3 : the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization

    Synonyms : civilisation
Meaning 4 : the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste

    Example : he is remembered for his generosity and civilization

    Synonyms : civilisation,  refinement