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civilisation
has definitions from the fields of sociology,anthropology
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[ noun ] (sociology) a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
Synonyms Examples "the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization" |
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[ noun ] (anthropology,sociology) a particular society at a particular time and place
Synonyms Examples "early Mayan civilization" |
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[ noun ] (sociology) the social process whereby societies achieve civilization
Synonyms Related terms |
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[ noun ] the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
Synonyms Examples "a man of intellectual refinement" "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization" Related terms |
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