civilisation

• Nom désignant l'état avancé d'une société humaine caractérisé par le développement culturel, l'organisation sociale et les institutions, ou une société particulière à une époque et un lieu donnés.

A noun referring to an advanced state of human society with developed culture, social organization, and institutions, or a specific society at a particular time and place.

1. Advanced social developmentB2formal

   The process by which a society reaches a high level of cultural, technological, and organizational development.

   Civilisation (développement social avancé)

   • The rise of agriculture was a key step in human civilisation.
   • Ancient Rome made lasting contributions to Western civilisation.
   • The civilisation of the Indus Valley was highly advanced for its time.

   Synonymesadvancementcivilizationcultivationdevelopmentenlightenmentprogressrefinementsophisticationurbanization

   Antonymesbarbarismprimitivenesssavagery

2. A specific societyB2formal

   A particular society, culture, or group of people at a specific period in history.

   Civilisation (société spécifique)

   • The Maya civilisation flourished in Central America.
   • Scholars study the artefacts of ancient civilisations.
   • Each civilisation has its own unique customs and beliefs.

   Synonymescommunityculturenationpeoplesociety

3. Advanced societyB2formal

   A society that has reached a high level of social, political, and religious organization.

   Civilisation (société avancée)

   • A civilisation typically has complex legal and political systems.
   • The Egyptian civilisation built monumental pyramids.
   • Modern civilisation relies heavily on technology.

   Synonymescivilizationcommunityculturenationpolitysociety

4. Refinement and cultureC1formal

   The quality of having excellent manners, taste, and intellectual development.

   Civilisation (raffinement et culture)

   • His behaviour showed a high degree of civilisation.
   • The arts are a mark of true civilisation.
   • She was admired for her wit and civilisation.

   Synonymesbreedingcivilitycultivationcultureenlightenmentgentilitypolishrefinementsophisticationurbanity

   Antonymesbarbarismbarbaritycoarsenessprimitivenesssavagery