civilization
[noun]
Synonyms:
- culture, advancement, cultivation, development, education, enlightenment, progress, refinement, sophistication
- society, community, nation, people, polity

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

civ‧i‧li‧za‧tion (also civilisation British English) /ˌsɪvəl-aɪˈzeɪʃən $ -vələ-/ noun

1. [uncountable and countable] a society that is well organized and developed, used especially about a particular society in a particular place or at a particular time ⇒ civilized:
modern American civilization
civilization of
the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome

2. [uncountable] all the societies in the world considered as a whole:
The book explores the relationship between religion and civilization.
the dawn of civilization (=the beginning of civilization)

3. [uncountable] a place such as a city where you feel comfortable, especially because it is modern ⇒ civilized:
After a week in the mountains, all I wanted to do was get back to civilization.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

civilization
noun
ADJ. ancient, early the early civilizations of the Middle East and China
modern the benefits of modern civilization
advanced | primitive | Greek, Roman, etc. | European, Western diseases that are common in Western civilization
great the great civilizations of the past
industrial | human Art and music are among the great products of human civilization.
VERB + CIVILIZATION bring to bring civilization to the outer reaches of the country
create a movement that aims to create a new civilization
destroy | save
PHRASES the beginnings/dawn of civilization, civilization as we know it Could this be the end of civilization as we know it?
the collapse/decline/end of a civilization, a level of civilization to reach a higher level of civilization

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

civilization

American/European/Chinese etc civilization
the history of Chinese civilization
western civilization (=from Europe or the Americas)
Many people are rejecting the values of western civilization.
ancient civilization (=a very old one)
The achievements of Egypt's ancient civilization were remarkable.
modern civilization
Technology is one of the benefits of modern civilization.
a great civilization (=very important and interesting)
the great civilizations of India and China
human civilization
the development of human civilization
industrial civilization
Industrial civilization is barely a century old.
an advanced civilization
Philosophy is a luxury of an advanced civilization.
higher civilizations (=more advanced ones)
There could be higher civilizations on other planets.
a primitive civilization (=one that is not at all advanced)
His main interest was primitive civilizations.
early civilizations (=existing before others, or at the beginning of a period of time)
the early civilizations of Mesopotamia and the East Mediterranean

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

civilization
noun
BAD: Each country has its own civilization and ideology.
GOOD: Each country has its own culture and ideology.
BAD: American civilization is very different from that of Japan.
GOOD: American culture is very different from that of Japan.

Usage Note:
civilization = (a society or group of societies having) a way of life that is considered to be advanced in terms of culture and social organization: 'The remote mountain villages are still untouched by modern civilization.' 'The film examines the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome, and their contributions to Western society.'
culture = art, music, literature, etc especially that which is produced by a particular society or group of societies: 'Visitors to Singapore discover a happy marriage of western and oriental cultures.' 'The Samba is an important part of Brazilian culture.'

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