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civilization

(also UK -isation)
 
 
/ˌsɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

SOCIETY [C, U] human society with its developed social organizations, or the culture and way of life of a society at a particular period of time: ancient civilizations Nuclear war could mean the end of civilization.
WAY OF LIFE [U] when people have an advanced and comfortable way of life: modern civilization
(Definition of civilization noun from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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