Civilization: meaning, definitions and examples
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civilization
[ ˌsɪv.ə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən ]
ancient history
The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.
Synonyms
civilisation, culture, society
Examples of usage
- Civilization emerged in Mesopotamia around 3500 BCE.
- The Indus Valley Civilization is one of the earliest known urban civilizations.
modern context
The society, culture, and way of life of a particular area.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The Western civilization has had a significant impact on global culture.
- The indigenous civilizations of South America are rich in history and tradition.
academic
The study and practice of the development and characteristics of civilizations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She is pursuing a degree in civilization studies.
- The professor specializes in ancient civilizations.
Translations
Translations of the word "civilization" in other languages:
🇵🇹 civilização
🇮🇳 सभ्यता
🇩🇪 Zivilisation
🇮🇩 peradaban
🇺🇦 цивілізація
🇵🇱 cywilizacja
🇯🇵 文明 (ぶんめい)
🇫🇷 civilisation
🇪🇸 civilización
🇹🇷 medeniyet
🇰🇷 문명 (munmyeong)
🇸🇦 حضارة (ḥaḍāra)
🇨🇿 civilizace
🇸🇰 civilizácia
🇨🇳 文明 (wénmíng)
🇸🇮 civilizacija
🇮🇸 siðmenning
🇰🇿 өркениет
🇬🇪 ცივილიზაცია (civilizacia)
🇦🇿 sivilizasiya
🇲🇽 civilización
Word origin
The word 'civilization' originated from the Latin word 'civitas', meaning 'city' or 'citizen body'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-18th century, during the Enlightenment period when there was a focus on progress, reason, and human society. The concept of civilization has evolved over time to encompass various aspects of human development, culture, and organization.
See also: civil, civilian, civilianization, civilianizing, civilisation, civility, civilly, incivility, uncivil, uncivilized.