Civilization

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1. Noun

The act of civilizing, or the state of being civilized; national culture; refinement.

2. Noun

Rendering a criminal process civil.

3. Noun

the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste; "a man of intellectual refinement"; "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization"
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science

4. 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"
Vocabulary classified under Sociology

5. Noun

a particular society at a particular time and place; "early Mayan civilization"
Vocabulary classified under Sociology
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