civilization

Meanings

• 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"
• the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
• a particular society at a particular time and place
  • "early Mayan civilization"
• the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
  • "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization"

Synonyms

civilisation, culture, refinement