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civilization

noun

civ·​i·​li·​za·​tion ˌsi-və-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce civilization (audio)
1
a
: a relatively high level of cultural and technological development
specifically : the stage of cultural development at which writing and the keeping of written records is attained
b
: the culture characteristic of a particular time or place
the impact of European civilization on the lands they colonized
2
: the process of becoming civilized
civilization is a slow process with many failures and setbacks
3
a
: refinement of thought, manners, or taste
exhibiting a high level of civilization
b
: a situation of urban comfort
Our African safari was quite interesting, but it was great to get back to civilization.
civilizational adjective

Example Sentences

the impact of technical advancements on civilization We are studying ancient Greek civilization. a book about life on the planet after wars have destroyed civilization
Recent Examples on the Web The Western museum is a great accomplishment of human civilization. David Frum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2022 McCaleb, like Bezos and Musk, believes that the future of human civilization is beyond the Earth. Tim Fernholz, Quartz, 12 Sep. 2022 To be sure, both climate change and underpopulation pose problems to the future of human civilization, and of course, by extension, the global economy. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2022 But many workers who live in luxury RVs prefer the trappings of civilization and the ability to move around the country in search of perfect weather. Robyn A. Friedman, WSJ, 18 Aug. 2022 There are plenty of places to pitch a tent or park an RV in Wisconsin, from kid-friendly campgrounds with inflatable obstacle courses to remote campsites far from signs of civilization. Chelsey Lewis, Journal Sentinel, 21 July 2022 While this legal debate is in the headlines now, since the start of civilization, people across the globe have looked for ways to control fertility. Julie Washington, cleveland, 11 July 2022 The only sign of civilization is the odd house or two every 100 acres. Angela Blakely, USA TODAY, 23 May 2022 In response, social conservatives have shifted their attention to transgender issues, the latest alleged threat to the foundations of our civilization. William A. Galston, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see civil

First Known Use

1760, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of civilization was in 1760

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