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civilization

civ·i·li·za·tion [ sìvv'li záysh'n ] (plural civ·i·li·za·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. highly developed society: a society that has a high level of culture and social organization

2. advanced development of society: an advanced level of development in society that is marked by complex social and political organization, and material, scientific, and artistic progress

3. advanced society in general: all the societies at an advanced level of development considered collectively

4. populated areas: places where people live, rather than uninhabited areas

5. civilizing process: the process of creating a high level of culture in a particular society or region

6. comfort: the level of material comfort that somebody is used to ( humorous )

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