civilization
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4.2
- noun
- /ˌsɪv.ɪ.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/
:
cortesía
- One of the problems with civilization is that people are losing the art of conversation.
- Western civilization
- Christian civilization
- civilization and culture
Examples
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When they're forced to stay together, the veneer of civilization quickly fades away, and what you're left with is who they really are.
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Charlie famously said that the highest form which civilization can reach is a seamless web of deserved trust.
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I mean, the mark of civilization is how we treat those who are less fortunate than ourselves.
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The main lesson that I absorbed growing up was that civilization meant people, and socialization was its highest form.
Academic text (1992) -
A true measure of civilization is how we respect and value the dignity of every individual.
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The teacher emphasized that civilization is reflected in our ability to resolve conflicts peacefully.
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In times of crisis, the strength of a civilization can be seen in its compassion and support for those in need.
Synonyms
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4.2
Polite and respectful words and actions toward other people
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6.2
Good taste and polite manners that show learning
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1.3
Showing good manners and respect to other people
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5.9
A polished, elegant way of acting that shows good taste
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4.1
Being kind, polite, and generous to other people
A polite way of behaving that shows respect for other people
Antonyms
- Offensive
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5.9
Showing little social or cultural development and often acting rude and violent
Compounds
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3.6
Culture, ideas, and social systems of Western Europe and North America that began in ancient Greece and Rome
- Specialized
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8.1
An ancient culture on the island of Crete from about 3000 to 1100 BC known for advanced art and buildings
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8.8
An ancient Greek culture from about 1400 to 1100 BC with large palaces, art, and a way of writing
An early Bronze Age culture on the Cyclades islands from about 3000 to 1100 BC
An early Bronze Age culture on the Cyclades islands from about 3000 to 1100 BC
Ancient cultures on islands like Crete and the Greek coast before classical Greece
- Literature
An ancient legendary society on the island of Atlantis described as very advanced
- Specialized
A Bronze Age culture in mainland Greece that made bronze tools and large buildings
An ancient culture in the Indus Valley from 2600 to 1750 BC with planned cities
How Cultured
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Civilization is related to the word civil, both coming from the Latin civis meaning 'citizen', and people once used it to mean 'polite behaviour among citizens'. So civilization can also mean being polite, cultured and having good manners.