civilization

• Substantiv, das eine komplexe menschliche Gesellschaft mit entwickeltem sozialen, kulturellen, politischen und technologischen Niveau bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a complex human society characterized by advanced social, cultural, political, and technological development.

1. Advanced societyB1formal

   A complex human society with developed culture, technology, government, and social structures.

   Zivilisation

   • Ancient Egyptian civilization built the pyramids.
   • The Indus Valley civilization was one of the earliest urban societies.
   • Modern civilization relies heavily on technology and communication.

   Synonymecommunityculturenationpeoplesociety

   Antonymebarbarismprimitivenesssavagery

2. Refinement of cultureB2formal

   The process of becoming more advanced, refined, or cultured.

   Zivilisation

   • The spread of writing was a key step in human civilization.
   • Art and philosophy are hallmarks of civilization.
   • The museum exhibits trace the development of Western civilization.

   Synonymeadvancementcultivationcultureeducationenlightenmentpolishrefinementsophistication

   Antonymebackwardnessbarbarismcrudenessprimitivenesssavagery