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civilization (s) (noun), civilizations (pl)
1. A condition which exists when people have developed proper ways of organizing a society and who care about art, science, education, living conditions, etc.: Technical advances have had an impact on modern civilization.
2. Well-developed and organized cultures: The history class is studying the ancient Egyptian civilization and then they will take a look at the Greek civilization.
3. A place where things are modern and there is electricity, hot water, and other conveniences: Max had enough camping with his family and he wanted to get back to civilization and his computer games and social contacts.
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civilization
A particular form of state-level social and political organization identified by such features as cities, a class system, writing, and monumental architecture.
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civilization
A term referring to a society that has all or most of the following:
  1. A settled way of life.
  2. Agriculture.
  3. Cities.
  4. An organized political system.
  5. Polished tools.
  6. Writing.