civ·i·li·za·tion
/ˌsɪvələˈzeɪʃən,/
noun
plural civ·i·li·za·tions
also Brit civ·i·li·sa·tion
Brit /ˌsɪvɪˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
1 [noncount] : the condition that exists when people have developed effective ways of organizing a society and care about art, science, etc.
▪ modern civilization ▪ the impact of technical advancements on civilization
2 : a particular well-organized and developed society
[count] ▪ ancient/modern civilizations [noncount] ▪ We are studying ancient Greek/Egyptian civilization.
3 [noncount] : all the societies of the world
▪ a book about life on the planet after wars have destroyed civilization
4 [noncount] informal : a place that has the things that modern cities and towns have : a place where there is electricity, hot water, etc.
▪ He was sick of camping with his family and wanted to get back to civilization and his video games.
/ˌsɪvələˈzeɪʃən,/
noun
plural civ·i·li·za·tions
also Brit civ·i·li·sa·tion
Brit /ˌsɪvɪˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
1 [noncount] : the condition that exists when people have developed effective ways of organizing a society and care about art, science, etc.
▪ modern civilization ▪ the impact of technical advancements on civilization
2 : a particular well-organized and developed society
[count] ▪ ancient/modern civilizations [noncount] ▪ We are studying ancient Greek/Egyptian civilization.
3 [noncount] : all the societies of the world
▪ a book about life on the planet after wars have destroyed civilization
4 [noncount] informal : a place that has the things that modern cities and towns have : a place where there is electricity, hot water, etc.
▪ He was sick of camping with his family and wanted to get back to civilization and his video games.
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