1.Definition: a particular society at a particular time and place

"Early Mayan civilization"

Related Noun(s):civilisation, culture

Category: General

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

"The people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization"

Related Noun(s):civilisation

Category: General

3.Definition: the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste

"A man of intellectual refinement", "He is remembered for his generosity and civilization"

Related Noun(s):civilisation, refinement

Category: General

4.Definition: the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization

Related Noun(s):civilisation

Category: General