Civilisation: meaning, definitions and examples
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civilisation
[ ˌsɪv.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən ]
modern society
Civilisation refers to an advanced stage of human social development and organization, usually characterized by complex cultural, technological, and political structures. It involves the establishment of cities, writing systems, art, and other cultural achievements.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The ancient Egyptians were known for their highly developed civilisation.
- The collapse of the Mayan civilisation is still a topic of debate among historians.
polite behavior
Civilisation can also refer to the quality of being polite and well-mannered in social interactions. It involves showing respect, consideration, and courtesy towards others.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His civilisation towards the guests impressed everyone at the party.
- She always conducts herself with great civilisation in public.
Translations
Translations of the word "civilisation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 civilização
🇮🇳 सभ्यता
🇩🇪 Zivilisation
🇮🇩 peradaban
🇺🇦 цивілізація
🇵🇱 cywilizacja
🇯🇵 文明 (ぶんめい)
🇫🇷 civilisation
🇪🇸 civilización
🇹🇷 medeniyet
🇰🇷 문명
🇸🇦 حضارة
🇨🇿 civilizace
🇸🇰 civilizácia
🇨🇳 文明 (wénmíng)
🇸🇮 civilizacija
🇮🇸 siðmenning
🇰🇿 өркениет
🇬🇪 ცივილიზაცია
🇦🇿 sivilizasiya
🇲🇽 civilización
Etymology
The word 'civilisation' originated from the Latin word 'civilis', meaning 'relating to citizens or the state'. It first appeared in English in the 18th century, during the Enlightenment period when there was a focus on progress, reason, and cultural development. The concept of civilisation has evolved over time to encompass different aspects of human society and behavior.
See also: civil, civilian, civilianization, civilianizing, civility, civilization, civilly, incivility, uncivil, uncivilized.