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civilization, civilisation | the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization | |
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culture, civilization, civilisation | [in archeology] a particular society at a particular time and place | |
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refinement, civilization, civilisation | the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste | |
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civilization, civilisation | [in politics] a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations) |