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civilization

/ˌsɪv.ɪ.lʌɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

/ˌsɪv.ə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

civilizationnoun

civilizations

/ˌsɪv.ɪ.lʌɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

/ˌsɪv.ə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Translations

цивилизация

The ancient civilization of Egypt is known for its pyramids.

Древняя цивилизация Египта известна своими пирамидами.

Definitions

The stage of human social and cultural development and organization that is considered most advanced.

The ancient Egyptians are known for their remarkable civilization, which included advances in writing, architecture, and governance.

A complex society characterized by urban development, social stratification, a form of government, and symbolic systems of communication such as writing.

The Indus Valley civilization is noted for its urban planning, baked brick houses, and elaborate drainage systems.

The process by which a society or place reaches an advanced stage of social and cultural development and organization.

The spread of agriculture and the establishment of trade routes were crucial to the civilization of early human societies.

The comfort and convenience of modern life, regarded as available only in towns and cities.

After weeks of camping in the wilderness, they were eager to return to civilization and enjoy a hot shower and a warm bed.

Synonyms

civilizationadjective

/ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

/ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to civilization (e.g. "civilization advances").

Definitions

Used attributively before another noun to denote connection with a civilization or civilizations.

The university offers a civilization studies course that compares ancient empires.

civilizationproper noun

Definitions

A series of turn-based strategy video games in which players build and expand empires through different eras of history.

Civilization has remained one of the most popular strategy franchises for decades.