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noun
- the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
source: WordNet 3.0
- a particular society at a particular time and place
Early Mayan civilization.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
The people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
A man of intellectual refinement.
He is remembered for his generosity and civilization.
source: WordNet 3.0
