Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Civilisation.
How to pronounce civilisation:
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Civilisation - as a noun
The social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
civilizationA particular society at a particular time and place
Example: "Early mayan civilization"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
civilizationcultureHypernyms (Closely Related)
societyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
aegean civilisationaegean civilizationaegean culturehelladic civilisation
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helladic civilizationhelladic cultureindus civilizationminoan civilisationminoan civilizationminoan culturemycenaean civilisationmycenaean civilizationmycenaean culturepaleo-american culturepaleo-amerind culturepaleo-indian culturewestern civilizationwestern cultureczechnessjapaneseness
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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 (Exact Relations)
civilizationHypernyms (Closely Related)
societyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
Example: "A man of intellectual refinement"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
civilizationrefinementExample Sentences
"Ancient Egypt is often considered one of the most advanced civilisations in history."
"The collapse of the Mayan civilisation is still a subject of debate among historians."
"The Indus Valley civilisation flourished from around 3300 to 1300 BCE."
"The ancient Greeks made significant contributions to Western civilisation."
"The Roman Empire was a highly influential civilisation in Europe."
Word Game Points
Is CIVILISATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, civilisation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CIVILISATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is CIVILISATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, civilisation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCIVILISATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is CIVILISATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, civilisation is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCIVILISATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
