Meaning of the word civilisation in English
What does civilisation mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
civilisation
US /ˌsɪv.əl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌsɪv.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Noun
1.
the stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced
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Ancient Egypt was a great civilisation.
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The collapse of the Roman civilisation led to the Dark Ages.
2.
the process by which a society or place reaches an advanced stage of social and cultural development and organization
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The civilisation of a society often involves the development of writing and complex governance.
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The spread of education is crucial for the civilisation of remote communities.
3.
the comfort and convenience of modern life, regarded as available in towns and cities rather than in remote or wild areas
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After weeks in the wilderness, they longed for the comforts of civilisation.
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It's good to be back to civilisation after camping for a month.