civilisation Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
   civilization.
   
2. noun a particular society at a particular time and place
   culture; civilization.
   
   • early Mayan civilization
3. noun a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
   civilization.
   
   • the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization
4. noun the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
   refinement; civilization.
   
   • a man of intellectual refinement
   • he is remembered for his generosity and civilization

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