noun
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
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- the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization
noun
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
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noun
a particular society at a particular time and place
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- early Mayan civilization
noun
the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
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- a man of intellectual refinement
- he is remembered for his generosity and civilization