[noun] a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations); "the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization" Synonyms:civilisation
[noun] the social process whereby societies achieve civilization Synonyms:civilisation
[noun] a particular society at a particular time and place; "early Mayan civilization" Synonyms:culture, civilisation
[noun] the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste; "a man of intellectual refinement"; "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization" Synonyms:refinement, civilisation
