civilisation

1. the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization

Definition categories: process

2. a particular society at a particular time and place

Definition categories: group, society

3. a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

Similar word(s): civilization

Definition categories: group, society

4. the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste

Definition categories: attribute, excellence

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