civilization
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/ˌsɪvələˈzeɪʃn/
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/ˌsɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
noun
B2
A very advanced and well-organized human society
The spread of writing and cities marked the beginning of civilization.
B2
A society with its own culture and way of life at a certain time or place
Ancient Egyptian civilization developed along the Nile River.
B2
All people and societies in the world together
Climate change affects all of civilization.
B2
A place with modern comforts and conveniences
After camping in the wilderness, we were happy to return to civilization.
translation
A very advanced and well-organized human society; A society with its own culture and way of life at a certain time or place; All people and societies in the world together; A place with modern comforts and conveniences
Word Forms
Plural
civilizations