CIVILIZATION

(noun, prop.noun)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Civilization.

Civilization - as a noun

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"

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The social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization

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A particular society at a particular time and place

Example: "Early mayan civilization"

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The quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste

Example: "A man of intellectual refinement"

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Civilization - as a proper noun

Collectively, those people of the world considered to have a high standard of behavior and / or a high level of development. commonly subjectively used by people of one society to exclusively refer to their society, or their elite sub-group, or a few associated societies, implying all others, in time or geography or status, as something less than civilised, as savages or barbarians. cf refinement, elitism, civilised society, the civilised world

Example Sentences

"The Mayans created a highly advanced civilization in Central America."

"Ancient Egypt was known for its magnificent civilization and impressive architecture."

"The rise and fall of the Roman civilization had a significant impact on world history."

"The Indus Valley civilization was one of the first urban societies in history."

"The Chinese civilization is one of the oldest continuous civilizations in the world."

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Is CIVILIZATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, civilization is valid for both Scrabble US and EU

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CIVILIZATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 26.

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